Selma University

https://selmau.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,800
    2016 Default Rate
    34.3%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Enrolled Students
    95
    24.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    6%
    3 Graduates

    About

    Selma University is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Selma University were Religious Studies (10 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Selma University. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (11 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Selma University is $4,800, which is $−11,363 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Selma University was 34.3%, corresponding to 73 out of the 213 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Selma University is $4,800, which is $11,363 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    Tuition Costs

    $4,800
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Selma University was $4,800. The cost of tuition at Selma University is $−11,363 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

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    Other Student Expenses

    $4,800
    Room and Board
    $800
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Selma University was of $4,800 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 20% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    false% of undergraduate students at Selma University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 100% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    34.3%
    2016 Default Rate
    73
    Number of Defaults

    In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Selma University was 34.3%, which represents 73 out of the 213 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Enrollment

    Selma University had a total enrollment of 95 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Selma University is 23 students and the part-time enrollment is 72. This means that 24.2% of students enrolled at Selma University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Selma University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at Selma University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (51.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (48.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50%), followed by Black or African American Male (50%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    24.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Selma University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95 students. The full-time enrollment at Selma University is 23 and the part-time enrollment is 72.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    67%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Selma University was 67%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Black or African American
    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    95 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Selma University is 100% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 3 more women than men received degrees from Selma University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Selma University is black or african american (11 degrees awarded).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Selma University is Religious Studies (10 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Selma University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees), and Biology (0 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Selma University are Registered nurses (1,593,428 people), Physicians (533,260 people), Other managers (247,111 people), Medical & health services managers (219,028 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (210,656 people).

    The most specialized majors at Selma University in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees), Biology (0 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (0 degrees), and Health (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Selma University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Selma University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees), Biology (0 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (0 degrees), and Health (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Selma University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,161,605 people), Elementary & secondary schools (610,309 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (503,562 people), Outpatient care centers (423,747 people), and Offices of physicians (405,886 people).

    The most specialized majors at Selma University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees), Biology (0 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (0 degrees), and Health (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    4
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    7
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Selma University, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Selma University in Religious Studies, which is 0.571 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Selma University in Religious Studies, which is 1.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    1%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2023, 1% of students graduating from Selma University completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 2% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Black or African American
    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    11 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Selma University is black or african american (11 degrees awarded).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      27 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      24 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Selma University is black or african american male (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (26 degrees).

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    Operations

    Selma University has an endowment valued at nearly $179k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year.

    In 2024, Selma University had a total salary expenditure of 1.33M. Selma University employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Selma University are Female No academic rank (1), and Male No academic rank (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Selma University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1 employees.

    Endowment

    $179k
    2024 Endowment
    13.4%
    growth from 2023

    Selma University has an endowment valued at about $179k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Selma University grew 13.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.4M lower than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $643k
    2024 Salaries
    8.31%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Selma University paid a median of $643k in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($1.33M) and a 8.31% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.36% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 25.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $48k
    Instructional Salaries
    1
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Selma University paid a total of $48k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.46% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Selma University were Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

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