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Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia · Public

91%acceptance rate
1120–1270SAT middle 50%
22–27ACT middle 50%
$16,150average net price, in-state

Old Dominion University admitted 91% of 15,024 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1270 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 44% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Old Dominion University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
December 1, 2026
Regular decision
February 1, 2027

The application fee is $50, and Old Dominion University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Old Dominion University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Old Dominion University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How Old Dominion University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.43 GPA. 12% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.019%
  • 3.75–3.9913%
  • 3.50–3.7415%
  • 3.25–3.4915%
  • 3.00–3.2413%
  • 2.50–2.9925%
  • 2.00–2.49–
  • Under 2.0–

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $31,654 in-state and $52,054 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,150 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$9,627
  • $30–48k$9,883
  • $48–75k$13,142
  • $75–110k$18,121
  • $110k+$22,658

Quick answers

What is Old Dominion University’s acceptance rate?

Old Dominion University admitted 91% of applicants: 13,725 of 15,024 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Old Dominion University’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Old Dominion University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1270, with a median around 1190. A score at or above 1190 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Old Dominion University’s application fee?

The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Old Dominion University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Old Dominion University have supplemental essays?

No. Old Dominion University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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