Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Selma University is a private town institution in Selma, Alabama. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 34 undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
24% of students graduate within four years.
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News & Alerts
Selma University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (8)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The institution was founded in 1878 as the Alabama Baptist Normal and Theological School to train African Americans as ministers and teachers.
- •At a meeting in Mobile, Alabama in 1874, the first trustees were elected: C.
- •The convention voted to locate the school in Selma in 1877.
- •The school opened four years later in the Saint Phillips Street Baptist Church of Selma (which later became the First Baptist Church).
- •In 1894, he accepted the presidency of Simmons College of Kentucky, then known as the State University at Louisville On May 14, 1908, the name was officially changed to Selma University.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average