Selma University

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,200

0.0694% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$10,262

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

34.3%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

36.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

1.44%

2 Graduates

About

Selma University is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, AL. In 2019, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Selma University were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (10 degrees awarded) and Biblical Studies (1 degrees).

In 2019, 37 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Selma University. 64.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Selma University is $7,200, which is $−7,300 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Selma University is $7,200

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,262.

In 2019, 100% of undergraduate students attending Selma University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,200

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Selma University was $7,200.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Selma University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,262

2019 Value

24.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Selma University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,262. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Selma University grew by 24.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Selma University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Selma University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2018, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Selma University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

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

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.

Enrollment

Selma University had a total enrollment of 30 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Selma University is 11 students and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 36.7% 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 (66.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (33.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Selma University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30 students. The full-time enrollment at Selma University is 11 and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 36.7% of students enrolled at Selma University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Selma University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

2019 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 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Selma University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Selma University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Black or African American

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

30 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. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 11 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 (37 degrees awarded).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Selma University is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (10 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (1 degrees).

In 2019, 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 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (10 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (7 degrees), and Health (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Selma University in 2019 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (10 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (7 degrees), Health (10 degrees), Business (7 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (3 degrees) (as of 2019).

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, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Selma University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (10 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (7 degrees), Health (10 degrees), Business (7 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (3 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Selma University.

Most Common (2019)

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
7 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
7 degree-majors awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Selma University was Physical Education Teaching & Coaching with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Selma University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Selma University, which is 0.542 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (24).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Selma University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Selma University in Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries, which is 1.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Selma University in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 4 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (1.56%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Selma University is Female and Black or African American (1.56% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Black or African American

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Selma University is black or african american (37 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

Black or African American Female
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Selma University is black or african american female (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (13 degrees).

Operations

Selma University has an endowment valued at nearly $96k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.36k (9.75%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Selma University had a total salary expenditure of 632k. Selma University employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Selma University are Male No academic rank (1), and Female No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Selma University are: Management, with 4 employees, Service, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Endowment

$96k

2021 Endowment

Selma University has an endowment valued at about $96k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Selma University grew 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.5M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Selma University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$548k

2021 Salaries

62.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Selma University paid a median of $548k in salaries, which represents 86.7% of their overall expenditure ($632k) and a 62.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Selma University paid a total of $10k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 1.83% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Selma University was No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Selma University were Management with 4 employees, Service with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Selma University was Male No academic rank with 1 employees, and Female No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Selma University.