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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,913
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings
- $60,482
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Old Dominion University is a public college in Norfolk, VA with 17,514 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1197 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,913 per year ($8,610 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,482 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 15,216
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 13,773
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–650
200800
SAT Math530–630
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Old Dominion University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,739
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,250
- Out-of-state tuition
- $34,325
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,610
- $30–48k$8,652
- $48–75k$9,960
- $75–110k$13,726
- $110k+$23,199
Get a personal estimate with Old Dominion University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $60,482
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,956
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 17,514
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White41%
- Hispanic11%
- Black32%
- Asian5%
Old Dominion University FAQ
What is Old Dominion University's acceptance rate?+
Old Dominion University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Old Dominion University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1197.
What ACT score do you need for Old Dominion University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Old Dominion University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Old Dominion University?+
In Fall 2023, 15,216 students applied to Old Dominion University and 13,773 were admitted; 2,717 enrolled.
Does Old Dominion University consider legacy status?+
No. Old Dominion University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Old Dominion University require an essay?+
Old Dominion University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Old Dominion University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,739 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,913.
What is Old Dominion University's graduation rate?+
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 232982 · How we use this data
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