Admission & test scores

Old Dominion University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1100–1280 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 24. Old Dominion University admits 90% of applicants — largely open. 77% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1100–1280middle half of admits

ACT midpoint24admitted students

Acceptance rate90%largely open

First-year retention77%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1100

Average

1197

75th percentile

1280

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1100 and a quarter above 1280. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 17,514.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
St. Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, New York	1197	24	82%	$41,735
Oral Roberts University Tulsa, Oklahoma	1196	23	99%	$35,470
Chatham University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	1198	—	62%	$44,626
John Brown University Siloam Springs, Arkansas	1195	26	76%	$31,756
Azusa Pacific University Azusa, California	1195	22	88%	$44,458
Augustana University Sioux Falls, South Dakota	1195	25	68%	$40,160

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Old Dominion University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Old Dominion University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1280 on the SAT, with an average of 1197. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Old Dominion University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 24.

How hard is it to get into Old Dominion University?

Old Dominion University admits 90% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 77% return for a second year.

Does Old Dominion University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.