Old Dominion University
PublicNorfolk, VA
Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, VA, is a public very large school, enrolling around 17,514 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 90% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $96,427/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Old Dominion University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $21,030 more per year in tuition and fees (2.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Old Dominion University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Old Dominion University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Old Dominion University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Dominion University's acceptance rate?
Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Old Dominion University?
Admitted students at Old Dominion University typically score between 1100–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Old Dominion University?
Admitted students at Old Dominion University typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Old Dominion University cost?
Old Dominion University's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,446 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Old Dominion University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Old Dominion University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Old Dominion University?
For 2024-25, Old Dominion University's published tuition and required fees were $33,780 for out-of-state students and $12,750 for in-state students -- $21,030 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Old Dominion University?
Old Dominion University's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Old Dominion University require students to live on campus?
No -- Old Dominion University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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