How long before I receive a decision? Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks from the date in which your application is considered complete. Many departments will not begin the application review process until the official deadline; therefore, some decisions will exceed 4 weeks.
You must submit admission test scores with your application. Old Dominion University is not a test optional school.
Applicants receive priority consideration for merit-based scholarships and are notified in January. Later applications will be evaluated and applicants will be notified on a rolling basis. Earlier applications are encouraged; later applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Estimated Cost Per Semester
| Virginia Resident Tuition Per Semester | $3,514 |
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| Virginia Resident Total Cost Per Semester | $13,535 |
| Non-Virginia Resident Tuition Per Semester | $13,332 |
| Non-Virginia Resident Total Cost Per Semester | $23,352 |
The Common Application, which allows you to complete one application and designate it to be used for multiple institutions, OR the new Old Dominion University Application. The choice is yours.
There is no minimum GRE score required, but applicants with higher GRE scores have a better chance of being accepted.
Confirm Your Offer
- Login to the Application Portal.
- Select the active Application.
- Click the View Decision link.
- Click the Reply to Offer button, and pay your admissions deposit.
Transcript Fees- In person at the Rollins Hall Cashier's Office (Cash or Check only). - Credit card information provided on requests made to Parchment. - Payment is required before transcripts will be sent. - $5.00 for each official transcript requested.
Unofficial transcripts are printed on regular paper and are usually free and instantaneously accessible. If an unofficial transcript is requested, it is acceptable to send a photocopy of a grade report or a downloaded copy of a transcript, as long as it contains all your coursework, grades, and GPA.
ODU considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.
How much is ODU tuition?
In-state tuition 10,680 USD, Out-of-state tuition 30,840 USD (2019 – 20)
Transfer Course Equivalencies. The ODU Admissions Office evaluates transfer credits received from other institutions in order to apply them to a student's transcript. To see how credit from another institution will transfer to ODU, visit Monarch Transfermation, our online transfer equivalency database.
Old Dominion admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 89%. Students that get into Old Dominion have an average SAT score between 980-1180 or an average ACT score of 18-24. The regular admissions application deadline for Old Dominion is rolling.
ODU GPA RequirementsThe Princeton Review reports that as of 2018, 50 percent of students admitted to ODU have a combined SAT score of 960 to 1200. The ODU admission requirements include a guaranteed admission pathway for Virginia community college graduates with a 2.5 GPA.
Intent. Students enrolled in a VCCS institution who desire to participate in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) may submit a Letter of Intent to Transfer: After completion of at least 15 transferrable credits and a 2.5 grade point average; But before 90 days prior to graduation from a VCCS institution.
What is the average SAT score for Old Dominion University?
Reading and Writing 500-600, Math 480-580 (2019–20)
Old Dominion University recognizes the rigor and challenge of the Advanced Placement (AP) program. Advanced standing credit is awarded to students who earn qualifying scores on the exam(s).
All students must complete at least 25% of the bachelor's degree (30 credits for degree programs of 120 credits) at JMU. What is the minimum grade needed to transfer a course? Credit is accepted only if a student has earned a grade of "C" or better in a course. Credit is not awarded for "C-" and lower grades.
ODU is great for all of the culture (many hole-in-the-wall shops/restaurants, not a big party school, big commuter school that's becoming more of a community).
Old Dominion is ranked 454 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
Old Dominion Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
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| White | 10,986 |
| Black or African American | 6,803 |
| Hispanic | 1,953 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 1,486 |
Colleges with the Highest Acceptance Rates - Top 100
| School | Location | Fall 2019 acceptance rate |
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| Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | 100% |
| American Samoa Community College | Pago Pago, AS | 100% |
| Boston Architectural College | Boston, MA | 100% |
| Broward College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 100% |
Old Dominion University is ranked #258 in National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.
ODU made the switch to test-optional five years ago, long before the coronavirus pandemic. Dané said as schools drop testing requirements, they'll focus more on other factors, such as a student's grade point average and the academic rigor of their high school courses.
What is Public Law at ODU like? The minor in public law is designed to support students who are interested in specializing in public law and strengthening their understanding of politics and government. The program might be particularly attractive to those interested in attending law school.
Academic CriteriaFreshman applicants who have earned a minimum 3.3 HS GPA (weighted cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale) may choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores.
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