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Selma University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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Average GPA2.15
Acceptance Rate100%

Selma University’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is highly accessible, so your strategy should shift toward preparing to stay on track once enrolled. With a 6% six-year graduation rate and test-optional admissions, use your GPA, study habits, and any SAT or ACT results as signals for where to strengthen your foundation before you start.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Selma University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Selma University enrolls 82 undergraduate students in a small town setting. Selma University has a 67% freshman retention rate and a 6% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 3:1.

Location

Selma, AL

Undergrad Enrollment82
Freshman Retention67%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio3:1
Graduation Rate6%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Selma University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Selma University, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save summer and fall for retakes. Check Selma University’s earliest application deadline, then use the latest fall test date whose scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Selma University is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition rate applies to all students. Review scholarships, grants, and federal aid options to estimate your net cost and plan for remaining expenses.

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Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

At Selma University, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, housing and food, books, supplies, and personal expenses, so the amount students pay can vary based on financial need and living arrangements. As a private not-for-profit institution, Selma University’s net price may be lower than the published cost for students who qualify for institutional, federal, or state aid.

Student life at Selma University

Activities and Organizations
Choral groups
Housing

85% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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