A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Selma University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 95% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Selma University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
Selma University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
5%
|
| Black |
94%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at Selma University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Selma University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23
|
| Women |
27
|
Selma University serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 53.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 24.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102058 IPEDS survey data for Selma University.