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Marion Military Institute

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  • 2 Year
  • Marion, AL
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Overview

Total enrollment

332
Marion Military Institute overview
Marion Military Institute overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Marion Military Institute (MMI), located in the rural town of Marion in central Alabama approximately 75 miles west of Montgomery, is one of only five military junior colleges in the United States. The campus, established in 1842, features historic Greek Revival and Victorian architecture across its 148-acre grounds, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As a two-year college with a military structure, MMI serves as a preparatory institution for students seeking appointment to U.S. service academies or pursuing military commissions through its Service Academy Program and Early Commissioning Program. The curriculum emphasizes leadership development, military science, and core academic subjects, with all students participating in the Corps of Cadets and residing in on-campus barracks under military-style discipline and supervision.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Marion Military Institute admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1270
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/23

Acceptance Rate

97%
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  • Enrollment Rate 51%
  • Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$9,538

Out of State Resident Tuition

$15,538

Breakdown

In State Costs for Marion Military Institute
  • Tuition $9,538
  • Books and Supplies $1,800
  • Other Fees $3,538
  • Room and Board $4,950
  • Budget for Other Expenses $2,455
  • Total One Year Cost $22,281
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,900 per year

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Marion Military Institute are Liberal Arts and Humanities and Military Technologies. 52% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities and 48% in Military Technologies.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 52%
  • Military Technologies 48%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101648.

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Last updated: August 2026