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Selma University Tuition and Fees

Selma University, which is located in Selma, AL is a private, Baptist university. It was in 1878 when the Selma University was founded. Notably, the official colors of the university are blue and white. In addition to over 310 undergraduate students, SU also boasts of over 13 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 600. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 46 faculty. Selma University is home to an ethnically diverse st

$7,205

Tuition

$19,810

Cost of Attendance

$13,586

Net Price

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Selma University Tuition and Fees

Selma University is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at SU is quite low. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $7,280, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$7,410	$7,410
Book & Supplies	$1,500	$1,500
Room & Board cost	$6,400	$6,400
Other Expenses	$4,500	$4,500
Total Cost of Attendance	$19,810	$19,810

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $7,280. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $2,100 for room and boarding charges and $500 toward other expenses in a year. So, the overall cost of attending SU comes out to be about $9,880 per year, according to the most recent information available.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$13,586

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$13,037

$30,001 to $48,000

$48,001 to $75,000

$75,001 to $110,000

$110,000+

As for the net cost for attending SU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At SU, the average net price is estimated to be around $10,262. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $9,229.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$21,040

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$218

Total interest paid

$5,162

Sum of Loan Payments

$26,202

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Selma University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $21,040 for example. This will result in a $2,620 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $26,202 which is $5,162 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$7,410	$7,410
Room & Board Cost	$6,400	$6,400
Total Tuition & Fees	$13,810	$13,810

At Selma University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $7,280 in a year. They would also be required to pay around $2,100 for their room and boarding expenses. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at SU adds up to $9,880.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$2,070	$2,070
Fees	$125	$125

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at SU, the amount stands at $1,880 per year. This sum includes their graduate tuition of $1,800 and the graduation fees of $80 as well.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$345
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$345

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Selma University varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. The 2019-2020 fee structure places the cost per credit hour for graduate courses at $31 and the undergraduate cost per credit hour at $56. At present, Selma University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 7 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$6,400	$6,000
Other Expense	$4,500	$3,600
Book & Supplies	$1,500	$1,500

Moving on to the housing and related charges, students who wish to stay off-campus will have to pay around $2,600 per year. Notably, there are no on-campus lodging facilities available for students at the university. For off-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total about $2,100 per year. The other expenses that students need to plan for come to around $500 for candidates who live off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$6,400

Off Campus

$6,000

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$4,500

Off Campus

$3,600

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,500

Off Campus

$1,500

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at SU are projected to cost around $49,479 as per official data. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $10,262 in 2018-2019, $10,387 in 2017-2018, and $8,873 in 2016-2017.

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