- Marion Military Institute, the Military College of Alabama, is a public military junior college in Marion, Alabama. Founded in 1842, it is the official state military college of Alabama and the nation's oldest military junior college.
School Highlights
Marion Military Institute serves 332 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 332 students
- In-state tuition: $8,778
- Out-state tuition: $14,778
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 46%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Marion Military Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 79% over five years.
Marion Military Institute
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
23 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
4
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Marion Military Institute has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Marion Military Institute diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
332 students
2,097 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
329 students
737 students
# Part-Time Students
3 students
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
328 students
321 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
329 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
1,593 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
500 students
460 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
27%
27%
% White
54%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,200
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,778 is more than the state average of $4,029. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,778 is more than the state average of $6,906. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,778
$4,029
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,778
$6,906
Tuition Notes
Unlimited ROTC Schol
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
97%
90%
SAT Total Avg.
1,075
1,075
SAT Reading
530
530
SAT Math
545
545
SAT Writing (Year 2008)
515
515
ACT Total Avg.
66
66
ACT Composite
23
23
ACT English
21
21
ACT Math
22
22
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marion Military Institute cost?
Marion Military Institute's tuition is approximately $8,778 for In-State students and $14,778 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Marion Military Institute?
The acceptance rate of Marion Military Institute is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
What is Marion Military Institute's ranking?
Marion Military Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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