Applying to Old Dominion University
The acceptance ratio at Old Dominion University was 89.33% - 13,761 students were applied and 12,293 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than national average) to get into ODU. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 26% where 3,145 out of 12,293 admitted students were enrolled. The average SAT score is 1,080 and ACT score is 61 at ODU. Below tables and charts analyze ODU admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics.
ODU Admissions
The application fee is $50 for applying undergraduate school and $50 for graduate school at Old Dominion University. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.odu.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.odu.edu/admission/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Admission Statistics
For academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 89.33% and yield is 25.58%. 6,057 men and 7,704 women applied to ODU and 5,300 men and 6,993 women students were accepted. Among them, 1,438 men and 1,707 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2019).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 13,761 | 6,057 | 7,704 |
| Admitted | 12,293 | 5,300 | 6,993 |
| Enrolled | 3,145 | 1,438 | 1,707 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 89.33% | 87.50% | 90.77% |
| Yield | 25.58% | 27.13% | 24.41% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For academic year 2019-2020, 2,085 students (86% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 399 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 600 and 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math score is 580 (75th) and 480 (25th). The submitted ACT score is 71 (75th percentile) and 71 (25th percentile). .
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 23 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Old Dominion University are low when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,151, ACT: 67 - Public Research University (high research activity)).
Application Requirements
ODU requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript) and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA, High School Rank and High School Record (or Transcript). Next table summarizes Old Dominion University application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see ODU online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
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