Selma University
Location and Contact Information
1501 Lapsley St, Dinkins HallSelma, AL 36701
USA
Main Tel: (334) 872-2533
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Baptist religious affiliation.
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Selma University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talmudical Seminary of Bobov | Brooklyn, NY | 126 |
| 2 | Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz | Brooklyn, NY | 637 |
| 3 | Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel | Monroe, NY | 1,161 |
| 4 | Beth Medrash Govoha | Lakewood, NJ | 5,639 |
| 5 | United Talmudical Seminary | Brooklyn, NY | 1,626 |
| 6 | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | Houston, TX | 1,005 |
| 7 | Luther Rice University | Lithonia, GA | 941 |
| 8 | Nazarene Bible College | Colorado Springs, CO | 977 |
| 9 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City, MO | 654 |
| 10 | Amridge University | Montgomery, AL | 705 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 5 | 2 |
| Bachelor | 3 | 5 |
| Associate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Selma University is a historically black college.
Student enrollment was 3,351 in 2009-2010 (146 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%.
Students under 25 years old represent 17% of the student body. About 54% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Athletics
The school is in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
Graduate School Focus
Selma University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Health and Physical Education
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
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