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Your chances of getting into Old Dominion University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

95.1%
Admission Difficulty for Old Dominion University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Old Dominion is 95.1%.  Its admission rate is the 39th lowest in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

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

Old Dominion University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 13,734 out of the 14,435 who applied were admitted.

Old Dominion University typically accepts and 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. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Old Dominion?

95% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Old Dominion University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1170 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Old Dominion GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Old Dominion University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Old Dominion are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Old Dominion accepts 95% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Old Dominion is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #34 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Old Dominion University students
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 chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Old Dominion SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1090-1250

Applicants Submitting SAT 

84%
SAT Scores for Old Dominion University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 560
Math 25th Percentile 530
Composite 25th Percentile 1090
SAT Scores for Old Dominion University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1250
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Old Dominion University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Old Dominion is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1250. Students who get into Old Dominion University score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers..  Old Dominion ranks #17 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Old Dominion regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1090, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1010, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 84 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1170, you have around a 95% chance of being admitted. A 1250 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

Old Dominion University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >97%
1170 to 1250 Avg + 95%-97%
1090 to 1170 Avg - 91%-95%
1010 to 1090 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 1010 Low <84%
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Old Dominion ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

12%
ACT Scores for Old Dominion University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 20
Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Scores for Old Dominion University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 25
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Old Dominion?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Old Dominion is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 27.  The school ranks #25 in Virginia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Old Dominion University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Old Dominion for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 95% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 27 ACT score.

Old Dominion University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >98%
24 to 27 Avg + 95%-98%
22 to 24 Avg - 92%-95%
20 to 22 Reach 87%-92%
Less than 20 Low <87%
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High School Class Rank

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

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Old Dominion University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,001 6,434 14,435
Accepted 7,650 6,084 13,734
Acceptance Rate 96% 95% 95%
Enrolled 1,622 1,462 3,084
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 24% 22%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

38

Applicants have 38 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

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

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
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Old Dominion University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Old Dominion University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.3 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1170 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232982 IPEDS survey data for Old Dominion University.

Last updated February 24, 2024