More selective than 22% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
81% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 13% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Old Dominion University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
GPA and test scores of entering students
The middle 50% of first-time students who enrolled at Old Dominion University, as the state reports them, including high school GPA (federal data has no GPA). The source doesn't say whether GPAs are weighted; each college reports them as it records them.
| Entering | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 3.0–3.81 | 980–1220 | 18–28 | — |
| Fall 2025 | 3.0–3.85 | 1120–1270 | 22–27 | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. Entering freshmen 3059; reporting SAT 598, ACT 47, GPA 3036 Entering freshmen 2697; reporting SAT 179, ACT 25, GPA 2687
Old Dominion University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. Enrolled ranges differ from admitted ranges above, because not every admitted student enrolls.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 650 |
| SAT math | 530 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1100 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Old Dominion University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | 570–650 | 530–630 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 570–660 | 540–630 | 22–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Old Dominion University compared with other Virginia colleges?
Old Dominion University has the 32nd-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Virginia State University | 89% | 39% | $15,840 |
| 29 | Ferrum College | 89% | 32% | $20,082 |
| 30 | Radford University | 90% | 49% | $14,578 |
| 31 | Longwood University | 90% | 61% | $19,066 |
| 32 | Old Dominion University | 90% | 46% | $14,638 |
| 33 | Bridgewater College | 92% | 53% | $17,800 |
| 34 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 93% | 63% | $23,433 |
| 35 | Marymount University | 93% | 54% | $29,137 |
| 36 | Randolph College | 94% | 46% | $15,921 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at Old Dominion University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Old Dominion University admissions questions
What is the Old Dominion University acceptance rate?
Old Dominion University accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,773 of 15,216 applicants were admitted.
Does Old Dominion University require the SAT or ACT?
Old Dominion University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 81% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Old Dominion University?
The middle 50% of Old Dominion University enrolled first-year students scored 1100–1280 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Old Dominion University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,717 of 13,773).
Is Old Dominion University getting harder to get into?
Old Dominion University accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Old Dominion University overview