Old Dominion Admission Requirements

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Old Dominion Admission Overview

Old Dominion admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Old Dominion admitted 90.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+). Old Dominion is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Old Dominion is test-free for 2026-27. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.odu.edu/admission/undergraduate

Old Dominion Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

90.4%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Old Dominion acceptance rate is 90.4%. Last year, 13,645 of 15,100 applicants were admitted. That is the 32nd lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Old Dominion and can you get accepted?

Old Dominion is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Old Dominion University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Old Dominion GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Old Dominion typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Old Dominion is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #34 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

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Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Old Dominion University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	13.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	13.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	13.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	15.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	15.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	25.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	6.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Old Dominion Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Old Dominion University does not use SAT or ACT scores when it reviews first-year applications. Sending scores will not help or hurt your admission decision, and ODU also ignores SAT and ACT results for standard merit scholarships. You may still send scores if you want them used for class placement or for certain endowed scholarships. First-year applicants are considered on the official high school transcript and the rest of the file.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.odu.edu/admission/undergraduate

Old Dominion SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1100-1280

Freshmen who sent SAT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 530
Composite 1100

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 650
Math 630
Composite 1280

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Old Dominion typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1100–1280) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Old Dominion ranks #16 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1100 to 1280

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Old Dominion ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

24-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 20
Composite 24

75th Percentile Scores

English 29
Math 28
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Old Dominion typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 24–29) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Old Dominion places #15 among colleges in Virginia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

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ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

63% of Old Dominion University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 32% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Old Dominion University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	10%
Top 25% of class	32%
Top 50% of class	63%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Old Dominion University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,489	6,593	15,100
Accepted	7,767	5,862	13,645
Acceptance Rate	91%	89%	90%
Enrolled	1,481	1,232	2,721
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	21%	20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Old Dominion University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Old Dominion University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

146

Applicants have 146 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Old Dominion University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Old Dominion University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Old Dominion is test-free for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 90.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025