Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, VA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1100–1280
    Median ~1190
    Acceptance rate
    90%
    Enrollment
    17,514
    ACT middle 50%
    24–29

    How ODU compares

    • The ~1190 SAT midpoint ranks #134 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #9 of 15 in VA.
    • Its 90% acceptance rate is more selective than 9% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (550 Math vs 570 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($54,914) are $8,152 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $21,030 more per year than in-state students ($33,780 vs $12,750).
    National SAT rank
    #134 of 197
    SAT rank in VA
    #9 of 15
    More selective than
    9% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$8,152

    What the numbers say about ODU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 180 points, from 1100 to 1280. A planning score near or above 1320 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 570 Reading and Writing and 550 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 90% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 46% completion rate and $54,914 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1190 SAT scorePlan for a 1300Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $12,750
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $33,780
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $54,914
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    46%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1100 and 1280. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1320 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1280 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1190 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1100 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1280

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1100–1270

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1100

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to ODU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX1070–127066%
    Molloy UniversityRockville Centre, NY1090–129082%
    University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC1150–136089%
    University of KansasLawrence, KS1070–130093%
    University of MississippiUniversity, MS1000–120097%
    Hartwick CollegeOneonta, NY1070–129070%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for ODU?

    Old Dominion University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1100–1280, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1320 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is ODU's acceptance rate?

    Old Dominion University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 90%.

    How much does it cost to attend ODU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $12,750 and out-of-state is approximately $33,780. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is ODU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Old Dominion University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.odu.edu