Old Dominion University Admissions

Old Dominion University maintains an open admission policy with a 95.14% acceptance rate. This means nearly all applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1090-1250 on the SAT, with an average of 1170. Students don't need perfect grades or test scores to get in. The university seeks students ready to engage with its strong engineering programs and take advantage of Hampton Roads' military and maritime opportunities. ODU particularly values applicants who show interest in fields like cybersecurity, ocean engineering, or business, given the region's defense industry connections.