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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 are the popular events and traditions at Selma University?

Selma University's Baptist history and its place in Selma provide context for campus gatherings, but applicants should consult a current university calendar for events that are actually scheduled during their year of attendance. A community event in Selma should not automatically be described as a university tradition.

The city's annual commemorations of the voting-rights movement are a distinctive part of the surrounding community's calendar. Students interested in attending or volunteering should check the organizers' current schedules and distinguish those public events from any separate program sponsored by Selma University.

What are the student housing and dining options at Selma University?

Selma University reports college-operated housing for undergraduates, including coeducational housing. Availability does not mean that every applicant is guaranteed a room.

Before accepting an offer, students should obtain the current housing application, assignment rules, contract dates, and residence policies. They should also ask for the available meal arrangements and an itemized housing-and-food quote; tuition alone will not cover those expenses. Selma University reports that first-year students may register or park a car on campus, a useful consideration for residents and commuters planning transportation.

Selma University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Selma University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
3:1
Undergraduates living on campus
85%
Campus size
50 acres

Selma University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Stone Douglas

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

Selma University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Selma University Location & Map

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.