Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
90.52%
SAT Average
1,190
ACT Range
22-27
Old Dominion University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 90.52%. This means approximately 905 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 17,521 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
90.52%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,262 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,662 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $27,180 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,170 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 36.94% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 42.17% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Old Dominion University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$32,662
Room and board
$14,592
Books and supplies
$1,800
Other expenses
$3,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$27,180
Average net price
$14,170
Average aid coverage
48%
$13,010 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Old Dominion University pays approximately $14,170 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Virginia average of $17,997 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Old Dominion University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Old Dominion University net price
$14,170
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Old Dominion University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $32,662 and average net price at $14,170. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$32,662
Current net price
$14,170
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
44.35%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$54,914
Undergraduates
17,521
10-Year Median Earnings - Old Dominion University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Old Dominion University graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Old Dominion University?
Undergraduates
17,521
Completion rate
44.35%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
36.94%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
42.17%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 36.94% of Old Dominion University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 42.17% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Old Dominion University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Old Dominion University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Old Dominion University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Old Dominion University is listed at 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Old Dominion University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion University | 90.52% | $32,662 | $14,170 | $54,914 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Dominion University's acceptance rate?
Old Dominion University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 90.52%.
How much is Old Dominion University tuition?
Old Dominion University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $32,662.
What is Old Dominion University's average net price?
Old Dominion University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,170.
What is Old Dominion University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $54,914 for Old Dominion University.
Is Old Dominion University accredited?
Old Dominion University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Old Dominion University?
The local dataset lists 17,521 undergraduate students at Old Dominion University.
What percentage of Old Dominion University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Old Dominion University in the local dataset is 36.94%.
What is the federal loan rate at Old Dominion University?
The federal loan rate for Old Dominion University in the local dataset is 42.17%.
Where should I verify Old Dominion University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Old Dominion University or the latest official federal education data.