School Highlights
Marion Military Institute serves 338 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 338 students
- In-state tuition: $8,778
- Out-state tuition: $14,778
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- 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 Overview
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Marion Military Institute
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
110 staff
153 staff
Student Body
The student population of Marion Military Institute has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 4:1 over five years.
The Marion Military Institute diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
338 students
2,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
338 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
1,855 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
338 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
338 students
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
500 students
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
23%
27%
% White
60%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2659%
0.2683%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
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 $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,778 is more than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,778
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,778
$7,206
Tuition Notes
Unlimited ROTC Schol
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
45%
81%
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: 2024 (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 45%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
SPRING BREAK
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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