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Marion Military Institute
Marion Military Institute admits nearly everyone — 97% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Marion Military Institute is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Marion Military Institute anchors the college town of Marion, AL, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Faculty pay averages $87,864 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1010 and 1240 — near the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Marion Military Institute's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Marion Military Institute requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe Marion Military Institute's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Marion Military Institute received 605 applications and admitted 358 (59.2%), with 173 enrolling.
How Marion Military Institute compares
| Marion Military Institute | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,538 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,644 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Marion Military Institute student earns $59,644 — 35% above the Alabama median of $44,312 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Marion Military Institute prices by residency: $9,538 in-state versus $15,538 out-of-state — a $6,000 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 329 undergraduates, Marion Military Institute is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Marion Military Institute?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1010–1240 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 97% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Marion Military Institute's acceptance rate?
59.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 358 admitted from 605 applicants.
How much does Marion Military Institute cost?
In-state tuition is $9,538; out-of-state students pay $15,538. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Marion Military Institute graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,644 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Heritage Christian University — 90% admitted
- University of North Alabama — 87.3% admitted
- Herzing University-Birmingham — 93.3% admitted
- Talladega College — 85.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.