Norfolk,
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About ODU
Old Dominion University is a public, state university in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. ODU was founded in 1930. The college enrolls around 23,107 students per year, including 18,375 undergraduate students.
ODU Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into ODU. ODU admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 14,435 students applied to ODU and 13,734 were admitted.
| Old Dominion University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 92% |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 92% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 24% |
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Old Dominion University is located in the city of Norfolk, Virginia, near Virginia Beach.
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College Info
ODU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to ODU is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to ODU is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ODU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1100 - 1240
Math SAT Range
530 - 610
Reading SAT Range
560 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1240 and Above
Good
1100 to 1240
Avg
1100 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for ODU students is 1175. Applicants with SAT scores of 1240 and above have a good chance of being admitted to ODU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1100 to 1240 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at ODU.
ODU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$29,114
In State$49,514
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,790
$32,190
Fees
$1,372
$1,372
Housing
$14,652
$14,652
Books
$1,300
$1,300
Student Life
Wondering what life at ODU is like? There are approximately 23,107 students enrolled at ODU, including 18,375 undergraduate students and 4,732 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from VA and 8% percent of students are from other states.
76%
Full Time24%
Part Time92%
In State8%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
23,107
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
95%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$13,162
Out-of-State
$33,562
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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