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Marion Military Institute

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 500
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 45%
Students retention rate 38%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Marion, Alabama, Marion Military Institute is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Marion Military Institute is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Marion Military Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Marion Military Institute is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Marion Military Institute is 38% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Marion Military Institute do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

45.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,218

Cost of attendance at Marion Military Institute in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,218

Cost of attendance at Marion Military Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Marion Military Institute received on average $7,860 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,860
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 87 34% $5,199 $452,338
Other Federal Grant 88 35% $5,325 $468,636
State Grant/Scholarships 4 2% $6,642 $26,568
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 203 80% $7,163 $1,454,079
Total Grant & Scholarships 248 97% $7,860 $1,949,283

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Marion Military Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Marion Military Institute students is 34.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.7%.

34.8%

  • African American 54.3% 19 students
  • white 35.4% 51 students
  • hispanic 24.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 23.5% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Marion Military Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Marion Military Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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