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Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA·Public·~90% acceptance

Old Dominion University is a public university based in Norfolk, VA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 90% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $14,638 per year. About 45% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,914 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$14,638/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $29,446
Aid cuts ~$14,808/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.27–3.77
SAT (middle 50%)1100–1280
ACT (middle 50%)24–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
45%
graduation rate
77%
freshman retention
$46,732
median earnings, 6yr
$54,914
median earnings, 10yr
How Old Dominion reads an application

What Old Dominion values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Recommendations
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysExtracurricularsVolunteer workWork experience

From Old Dominion’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Old Dominion requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTest scoresTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essays

From federal IPEDS data — what Old Dominion requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Old Dominion University's acceptance rate?
Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.
How much does Old Dominion University cost?
At Old Dominion University, the average net price after aid is about $14,638 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $29,446 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Old Dominion University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1100–1280 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT.
What are Old Dominion University's application deadlines?
Old Dominion University's deadlines are Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Old Dominion University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Old Dominion University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Recommendations. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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