Selma University Rankings

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Ranking Category
#7275 of 14,131 In the World
#1983 of 2,597 In North America
#1892 of 2,496 In the United States
#31 of 33 In Alabama

Quick Review

Religion
Baptist
Acceptance rate
100%
Avg. cost to attend
$10,262 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
31
Graduates
19
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree

Selma University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Selma University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

11 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

35 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

Selma University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Black or African American 50 (100%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Selma University is $10,262 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$10,262/year
Average aid awarded
$3,448
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $9,229
$30-48K $5,660
$48-75K $4,841

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $4,800$4,800
Tuition in-state $4,800$4,800
Tuition out-of-state $4,800$4,800

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 68
Combined charge for room and board $5,000
Room charge $3,200
Meal charge $3,200

Selma University majors

Selma University has granted 5 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Selma University.

Major Associate Bachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 4 3
Business Administration and Management, General 2
Grand Total 4 5
  • Part-time retention rate - 67%

Publications & Citations

Selma University has published 117 scientific papers with 958 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Physics, Ecology, and Computer Science.

Publications
117
Citations
958

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
76 / 930
Chemistry
58 / 808
Environmental Science
52 / 546
Organic Chemistry
48 / 732
Biochemistry
47 / 757
Genetics
46 / 715
Engineering
45 / 576
Physics
42 / 620
Ecology
37 / 404
Computer Science
37 / 251
Geology
36 / 466
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
35 / 144
Medicine
35 / 204
Materials Science
32 / 499
Metallurgical Engineering
30 / 497
Paleontology
27 / 384
Political Science
22 / 121
Botany
19 / 175
Law
19 / 115
Psychology
18 / 163
Quantum and Particle physics
15 / 144
Philosophy
14 / 73
Geography and Cartography
13 / 64
Radiochemistry
13 / 237
Library and Information science
11 / 7
Environmental Chemistry
11 / 90
Oceanography
11 / 176
Telecommunications
10 / 85
Mathematics
10 / 55
Electrical Engineering
10 / 90
Anatomy and Physiology
9 / 33
Electronic Engineering
9 / 79
Neuroscience
9 / 140
Inorganic Chemistry
8 / 178
Sociology
8 / 19
History
8 / 58
Psychiatry
8 / 23
Nutrition and Food Science
7 / 123
Surgery
7 / 18
Pathology
7 / 25

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 4 17
1992 5 10
1993 5 25
1994 3 16
1995 5 21
1996 6 23
1997 2 26
1998 2 21
1999 2 33
2000 3 24
2001 2 30
2002 1 35
2003 4 43
2004 0 32
2005 0 22
2006 1 31
2007 0 25
2008 1 13
2009 0 30
2010 3 16
2011 1 32
2012 3 24
2013 1 33
2014 0 40
2015 0 47
2016 0 15
2017 1 30
2018 3 26
2019 5 30
2020 1 18
2021 4 29
2022 3 28
2023 2 31

Notable alumni

  1. D. Augustus Straker

    D. Augustus Straker
    Years
    1842-1908 (aged 66)
    Occupations
    lawyer
    Biography

    D. Augustus Straker was an American teacher, lawyer, and jurist. He won elections to the South Carolina legislature but was denied his seat on multiple occasions.

General info

Total FTE staff 24
Carnegie classification Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions

Location and contacts

Address 1501 Boynton St, Dinkins Hall
Selma, Alabama, 36701
United States
City population 18,000
Phone 3345261718104