Old Dominion University Acceptance Rate
Norfolk, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,216
- Admitted
- 13,773
- Yield
- 19.7%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Old Dominion University's acceptance rate has risen from 81.9% in 2014–15 to 90.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,161 to 15,216 (+66%) over that period.
Its 90.5% rate makes Old Dominion University more selective than about 20% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
Old Dominion University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 19.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,161 | 7,502 | 81.9% | 2,795 |
| 2015–16 | 9,510 | 7,904 | 83.1% | 2,956 |
| 2016–17 | 11,352 | 9,608 | 84.6% | 2,756 |
| 2017–18 | 11,159 | 9,566 | 85.7% | 2,938 |
| 2018–19 | 13,335 | 11,600 | 87% | 3,176 |
| 2019–20 | 13,761 | 12,293 | 89.3% | 3,145 |
| 2020–21 | 13,651 | 13,024 | 95.4% | 3,147 |
| 2021–22 | 13,586 | 13,074 | 96.2% | 2,899 |
| 2022–23 | 14,435 | 13,734 | 95.1% | 3,084 |
| 2023–24 | 15,216 | 13,773 | 90.5% | 2,717 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,390 | 7,679 | 91.5% |
| Men | 6,813 | 6,082 | 89.3% |
| Unknown | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–660 | 81% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 13% |
How Old Dominion University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Old Dominion University's acceptance rate?
Old Dominion University's acceptance rate is 90.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,773 admitted of 15,216 applicants).
Is Old Dominion University test optional?
Old Dominion University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Old Dominion University?
Old Dominion University received 15,216 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,773.
What SAT score do you need for Old Dominion University?
Admitted students at Old Dominion University typically scored 570–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Old Dominion University getting harder to get into?
Old Dominion University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.9% in 2014–15 to 90.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.odu.edu/.