Overview
Originally founded in 1878 as a training school for African American ministers and teachers, Selma University is an Historically Black Bible College affiliated with the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention. While most of Selma’s degree programs focus on subjects like Theology and Pastoral Studies, the university also confers bachelor’s degrees in Business and General Studies. In addition to its academic and religious offerings, Selma is also home to Men’s and Women’s Basketball and a Men’s Baseball team.
Average Net Price:
$9,229
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.2
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,800 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $4,800 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $3,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
98%
Average Aid Per Year
$3,448
98%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,281
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,000
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
100%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$2,542
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$327
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
Admitted Student Stats
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
50
Total Number of Undergrads
31
0
100
1%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
2%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
4:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
7
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not reported
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
