A group of students wearing matching black sweatshirts pose in front of a sigh that reads "Est 1820, Welcome to Historic Selma, Queen City of the Blackbelt"

Selma University

UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Selma University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Selma University’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1878 in Selma, Alabama, Selma University (Selma) is a private Baptist university. Selma offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in theological education and liberal arts.

*$0M, Total Lifetime Earnings for Graduates: IPEDS figures are self-reported and there were no figures reported for this metric in 2021 data.

  • $1.2M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 37
    Jobs
  • $0M*
    Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates