Selma University, AL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Faith-Based Institution
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Selma University Rankings
Affordability80
Retention1
Graduation1
Diversity2
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Selma University
71%
Bachelor’s
29%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Education21%
Health Professions and Related Programs36%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities9%
Theology and Religious Vocations18%
Admissions
Getting into Selma University
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Selma University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$7K
Out-of-State Tuition
$16K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $5K | $15K | $17K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Selma University
93%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
12%
Repayment Rate
$356
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 80% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 5% | 11% | 12% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $5K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $22K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $11K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 7% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 12% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 13% | 43% | 50% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Selma University
33%
Retention Rate
36%
Transfer Rate
27%
Withdrawal Rate
2%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 1% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 2% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 2% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2% | 29% | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 35% | 50% |
| Other race | 33% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Selma University
-
Employment Rate
-
Median Salary
-
25 Pctl Salary
-
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|
Students
Students at Selma University
304
Undergraduates
27%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
13
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 3% | 18% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 72% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 17% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Selma University, AL
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
2 miles, NE
Judson College
22 miles, NW
Marion Military Institute
22 miles, NW
JF Ingram State Technical College
39 miles, E