Old Dominion University
- Public
- Research university
Old Dominion University: international tuition 33,780 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 50,476 USD, acceptance rate 90.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 120.
First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, can apply for ODU's ISS merit scholarship (about $5,000–$16,000 per year, renewable for four years) with a 3.25 GPA, an essay and an April 15 (fall) deadline. The pages say nothing clear about need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 91.4% of applicants (13,725 of 15,024). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 570–650, Math 530–630, ACT 24–29. The school does not look at SAT or ACT scores. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 120+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 50,476 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 10 international students got financial aid, 16,000 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Old Dominion University?
International tuition is 33,780 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 50,476 USD.
Does Old Dominion University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, can apply for ODU's ISS merit scholarship (about $5,000–$16,000 per year, renewable for four years) with a 3.25 GPA, an essay and an April 15 (fall) deadline. The pages say nothing clear about need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Old Dominion University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at Old Dominion University?
The acceptance rate is 90.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Dragas Family ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
This scholarship is specifically for international applicants from Greece, so it is open to international students (with a country limit) and cannot be read as excluding them.
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Jla Vlogs2025Campus tour
- The College Tour2024Campus tour
- asia acosta2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says incoming freshmen get automatic merit consideration but does not mention international students; the ISS has its own deadline and essay, so this is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the pages say whether international admissions decisions take ability to pay into account, so this is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; only the FAFSA for U.S. citizens appears, so this is Unclear.
Scholarships at this school
ISS Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page16,000 USD/year≈ ₫417M
The scholarship requires valid non-immigrant visa status, so a Vietnamese international student may qualify if other requirements are met.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply by April 15 (fall) or October 1 (spring)
Dragas Family ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
This scholarship is specifically for international applicants from Greece, so it is open to international students (with a country limit) and cannot be read as excluding them.
Honors College ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
International Student Advisor Board (ISAB) ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only mentions up to $1,000 for academic activities like conferences or internships without defining who qualifies, so eligibility for incoming freshmen is unclear.
International Student Scholarship (ISS) Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: April 15 (fall) or October 1 (spring)
ODU Academic and Endowed Scholarships for incoming freshmenIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says incoming freshmen are automatically considered for merit awards but does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTNot required
- Teacher recommendationiLetters of recommendation are optional but strongly recommended.Optional
- EssaysiThe personal statement is optional but strongly recommended.Optional
- English proficiencyiApplicants whose primary language is not English must show English proficiency to gain full admission.Required
- Supplementary applicationiThe Activity Resume is optional but helps the university match institutional scholarships.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- RecommendationsImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- Talent / abilityNot considered
- Character / personal qualitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
ODU grants AP credit only once official score reports arrive; the minimum score depends on the subject, as shown in the equivalency table.
Example: IB Business & Management HL with a score of 4 or higher converts to MGMT 325 for 3 credits; other subjects have their own thresholds.
Scores that count1234567For Cambridge A/AS exams, ODU's table lists a minimum grade of E; for example, Chemistry A converts to 4 credits.
Scores that countfrom E
AP credit by subject
39 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Classes by size
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data