Selma University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Selma University is a private research university in Selma, Alabama, enrolling about 32 students. Selma University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $4,800 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (100.0%) and White (0.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 32 68.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 6.00%
- First-Generation Students: 61.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 88
- Room & Board: $3,600 annual estimate
Selma University: what the data shows
Common questions about Selma University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Selma University?
Selma University is located in Selma, AL (ZIP 36701).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Selma University public or private?
Selma University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Selma University cost?
Published tuition: $4,800.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,200.
How big is Selma University?
Total enrollment: 32 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 88 students.
Graduate enrollment: 13 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Selma University?
150%-time completion rate: 6.00%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
How much debt do students have?
0.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Selma University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Religion/Religious Studies (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Selma University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 6.00%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Selma University was $4,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Selma University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,200 4-Year Tuition
$3,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$9,200 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$36,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Selma University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Selma University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Selma University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,840 | $5,840 | $8,427 |
| 2014 | $6,680 | $6,680 | $9,459 |
| 2015 | $6,705 | $6,705 | $12,120 |
| 2016 | $6,730 | $6,730 | $4,455 |
| 2017 | $7,115 | $7,115 | $12,237 |
| 2018 | $7,410 | $7,410 | $13,037 |
| 2019 | $7,280 | $7,280 | $9,229 |
| 2022 | $4,800 | $4,800 | — |
| 2023 | $4,800 | $4,800 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Selma University reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). Roughly 61.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Selma University in 2024 is 32 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 88 students. Graduate enrollment is about 13 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 100.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
6.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Selma University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Religion/Religious Studies: 36% male / 64% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Selma University.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Selma University.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Religion/Religious Studies: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Selma University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Selma University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Selma University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,333
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: N/A
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Selma University is a private non-profit institution located in Selma, AL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Religion/Religious Studies. Enrollment is approximately 32 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (100.0%), White (0.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 6.00%. About 61.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Selma, AL 36701
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 6.00% graduation rate at Selma University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Selma University located?
Selma University is located in Selma, AL.
How much does Selma University cost?
Reported tuition is $4,800 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $3,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Selma University?
Selma University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 88 students, Black or African American (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Selma University?
About 61.9% of students at Selma University are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Selma University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 6.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Selma University public or private?
Selma University is a private nonprofit institution located in Selma, AL.
Is Selma University an HBCU?
Yes. Selma University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Selma University a tribal college?
No. Selma University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Selma University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Selma University does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Selma University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Selma University: Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.