ODU SAT Requirements

Hey friends, I'm considering applying to Old Dominion University. I was just wondering if anyone knows what their SAT requirements are? I've heard they are test-optional, but if you do submit the SAT, is there a minimum score that they're looking for? Thanks in advance!

Hey there! You're correct that Old Dominion University (ODU) is a test-optional school, but only if you have a 3.3 GPA or higher. This means that if you have at least a 3.3, you can choose whether or not to submit your SAT or ACT scores as part of your application. If you decide not to submit a test score, ODU will still consider you for admission based on other factors within your application, such as your high school GPA, class rigor, extracurriculars, essays, and letters of recommendation.

Since they're test-optional, there isn't a strict minimum SAT score requirement. However, to give you a general idea of the scores admitted students tend to have, ODU's middle 50% of accepted students had SAT scores ranging from 930 to 1120 before they went test-optional. Keep in mind that these figures represent a range, and there were still students admitted with scores above or below this range.

Ultimately, if you feel that your SAT score does not accurately represent your academic abilities or if you believe that your application would be stronger without it, you can decide not to submit the SAT score. ODU will holistically review your application and consider all aspects of your profile to make an admission decision. Good luck with your application!