Old Dominion University [ODU] Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Old Dominion University Undergraduate Admissions

The most popular programs at Old Dominion University include BUisness Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Engineering; and Psychology. Details of the admissions procedure at the university are as follows:

Apply: Common Application or ODU Application Portal

Application fee: 50 USD

Documents Required: The following requirements have to be submitted by the freshman applicants:

• Official High School Transcript or GED Transcript has to be submitted for the admission process (must be kept in its original sealed envelope).
• Official SAT/ACT scores are required for admission.
• Apply Test (Optional), only if the applicant wishes to take and submit to the university.
• Activity Resume can be submitted but not an essential requirement. 
• 1-3 Letters of Recommendation ( as many as the applicant can manage)
• Essay of 400 words (max), the topic can be selected by the applicants on their own (Optional)
• Official AP test scores or Dual Enrollment Transcript can be submitted along with the application form but not necessary.

Note: The University encourages students to participate in a college preparatory program of study. Preference will be given to students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB), honours and college-level dual enrollment courses.

Old Dominion University Graduate Admissions

There are over 63 graduate programs offered by the university. Online programs are also offered and students can pick from the traditional or online courses. Around 4,804 applicants were offered admissions. Some of the commonly opted programs are:

• Master of Business Administration (application fee: 75 USD)
• MS in Accounting
• MS in Computer Science
• ME in Civil Engineering
• MA in Applied Sociology

Application Portal: ODU Application Portal

Application Fee: 50 USD

Documents Required: Resume, an essay (personal goals), GMAT/GRE test scores, official transcripts and one LOR

Academic Requirements for International Students: In order to get admission, applicants must submit TOEFL/IELTS scores along with GRE/GMAT.

Minimum scores required for GRE are:

• Verbal Reasoning: 150
• Verbal: 480

The competition to get admission at Old Dominion University is not very high, a fair number of promising candidates can get admission into the university. It offers quality academics, a thriving residential community, and some initiatives that keep contributing 2.6 billion USD annually to Virginia's economy.

Students can check the status of their application through our online status check. Overall, admissions at Old Dominion University are moderately difficult in terms of entry requirements, test score submissions and basic fulfilment of eligibility to be considered for admission.