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Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse

Old Dominion University (ODU) · Norfolk, Virginia · Public university

Acceptance rate90%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate46%finish within six years
Undergraduates23,743Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty13 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse coaches

Coaches at Old Dominion University who recruit Women's Lacrosse, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Old Dominion University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Sun Belt Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
odusports.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1100–1280
ACTMiddle 50%: 24–29

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Popular majors

AccountingArt History, Criticism and ConservationArt/Art Studies, GeneralAsian Studies/CivilizationAudiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
13 : 1
Graduation rate
46% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Virginia residents$7,800
Out-of-state tuition$28,305
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$16,419
Campus

Where it is

Old Dominion University in Norfolk.

Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
odu.edu
Overview

About Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lauren Gunning, the Head Coach, leads the Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse staff of 3 coaches, verified September 2026. Old Dominion University (ODU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Old Dominion University is a large public school in Norfolk, Virginia with 23,743 undergraduates, a 90% acceptance rate and an average net price of $16,419 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lauren Gunning, the Head Coach and Jillian Rizzo, the Assistant Coach. Old Dominion University has 3 coaches for Women's Lacrosse, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals, assists and ground balls in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Lauren can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Old Dominion University typically score 1100–1280 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Old Dominion University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Old Dominion University D1?

Yes. Old Dominion University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse, in the Sun Belt Conference.

Is Old Dominion University public or private?

Old Dominion University is a public school in Norfolk, Virginia.

What conference is Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse in?

The Sun Belt Conference.

Does Old Dominion University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Lacrosse?

Old Dominion University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse have?

3 coaches, led by Lauren Gunning, the Head Coach.

How much does Old Dominion University cost?

In-state tuition is $7,800 and out-of-state tuition is $28,305 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,419.

What is the Old Dominion University acceptance rate?

90% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Old Dominion University?

Admitted students typically score 1100–1280 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Old Dominion University Women's Lacrosse coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026