Selma University

Frequently asked questions

About Selma University

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Where is Selma University located?

Selma University is located in Selma, AL, in the United States.

What type of institution is Selma University?

Selma University is a private university based in AL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

Is Selma University open admission?

Yes. Selma University reports an open admission policy to the federal IPEDS survey (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection), which IPEDS defines as accepting any student who applies. Individual programs, often nursing and other health programs, can still set their own entry requirements, so check the program you want with the college.

What is the tuition at Selma University?

Selma University's published in-state tuition is approximately $4,800 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Selma University?

Selma University reports total enrollment of approximately 95 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

What is the graduation rate at Selma University?

Selma University reports a graduation rate of approximately 6% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.

How should I verify final details about Selma University?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Selma University.

Does Selma University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?

Yes. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Selma University is flagged "lower earnings": its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $22,849, below the $31,815 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Alabama. First-year students who list it see a notice after submitting the FAFSA. The notice is informational and does not affect financial aid eligibility, and it describes the whole institution, not any one program.