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Selma University

#1801 in US ranking Selma, AL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$4,800

Outcomes

Graduation rate
6%

What is the accreditation of Selma University?

Selma University's current institutional accreditation and federal student-aid eligibility require direct verification before enrollment. An institution's history or a past accrediting affiliation does not establish its present status.

Applicants can check the U.S. Department of Education's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs for the institution's current entry, accreditor, and effective dates. They should separately confirm whether Selma University participates in the federal aid programs they intend to use. Institutional accreditation can affect eligibility for federal aid and how another college evaluates transfer credit, but accreditation alone never guarantees that credits will transfer. Students entering a field that requires licensure should also check whether their specific program meets that profession's requirements; programmatic approval is distinct from institutional accreditation.

What are the admission requirements at Selma University?

Selma University reports an open-admission policy for entering students. Open admission should not be read as a promise of immediate entry into every program or course; applicants still need to complete the institution's enrollment process and establish that they qualify for their intended studies.

Before applying, first-year candidates should obtain the current application instructions and confirm which proof of high school completion, transcripts, and other records the admissions office requires. Reported test-submission figures show that relatively few enrolled first-time students submitted SAT or ACT scores, but those figures do not, by themselves, establish a current test-optional policy. Applicants should confirm the current rules for tests, deadlines, and any program-specific requirements rather than relying on an older admissions description.

What are the application fees and waivers at Selma University?

Applicants should verify Selma University's current application charge before submitting a form. A tuition figure or a listing of required academic-year fees does not establish the price of an admissions application.

The admissions office can clarify whether the charge differs for first-year, transfer, or graduate applicants; whether a fee waiver is offered; and whether a waiver must be approved before submission. An application fee is separate from any later enrollment or housing deposit.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Selma University?

Students should not assume that Selma University operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. An ROTC opportunity would also need to be distinguished from a verified arrangement allowing students to enroll through a host institution.

Anyone considering an officer-commissioning path should ask Selma University and the relevant ROTC host program whether cross-enrollment is permitted, how travel and scheduling work, and which courses would count toward a Selma degree. ROTC participation, scholarships, and later service obligations have separate eligibility rules.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Selma University?

Selma University enrolls transfer students, but admission as a transfer applicant and acceptance of individual college credits are separate decisions. Students with prior coursework should seek a written evaluation before relying on those credits to shorten a degree.

The admissions or registrar's office should be able to specify the required official college transcripts, any high school record requirement, entry terms, and applicable GPA standards. A useful transfer evaluation identifies which courses satisfy major requirements, which count only as electives, and how many Selma University credits remain to be completed. Students bringing dual-enrollment coursework should ask for that coursework to be evaluated as college credit; Selma University reports accepting dual credit but not Advanced Placement credit or credit for life experience.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Selma University?

Students interested in studying abroad should obtain approval from Selma University before paying a third-party program or enrolling in overseas courses. Participation through an outside provider is not the same as a university-operated exchange.

The practical questions are whether a proposed course will satisfy a specific degree requirement, who will award the credit, and whether the student's funding can be used for the program. Those decisions are especially important when a required course is offered infrequently or the student has limited time remaining in the degree.

Selma University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 9

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 12
Transfer: 2

Selma University Admission Requirements

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

15%

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

2%

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

No

Off-campus study

Yes

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.