Applying to ODU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
90.52%	1,190

Old Dominion University's acceptance rate is 90.52% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 15,216 students applied and 13,773 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into ODU.

ODU's acceptance rate places 30th out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,190 and the ACT score is 24 at ODU. ODU's SAT score ranks 15th out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to ODU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Old Dominion University is 90.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.73%. 6,813 men and 8,390 women applied to ODU and 6,082 men and 7,679 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,254 men and 1,460 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ODU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at ODU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	15,216	6,813	8,390	0	13
Admitted	13,773	6,082	7,679	0	12
Enrolled	2,717	1,254	1,460	0	3
Acceptance Rate	90.52%	89.27%	91.53%	-	92.31%
Yield	19.73%	20.62%	19.01%	-	25.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Old Dominion University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 535 students (81% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 83 students (13%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ODU.

The median SAT score is 1,190 with 610 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 630 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at ODU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Old Dominion University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at ODU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1110	1190	1290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	570	610	660
SAT Math	540	580	630
ACT Composite	22	24	27
ACT Math	20	23	25
ACT English	21	24	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Old Dominion University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 2,717 first-year students enrolled in ODU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.34% and part-time students is 1.66%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 46.15% and women students is 53.74%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at ODU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at ODU
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	2,717	1,254	1,460	3
Full-time	2,672	1,235	1,434	3
Part-time	45	19	26	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at ODU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Old Dominion University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

ODU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Required
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Old Dominion University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to ODU.

Admission Information for Applying to ODU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.odu.edu/admission
Online Application	www.odu.edu/admission/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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