Marion Military Institute Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Marion Military Institute is 62.7%.  Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Marion Military Institute and can you get accepted?

Marion Military Institute is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 390 out of the 622 who applied were admitted.

50% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Marion Military Institute?

63% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Marion Military Institute you should:

• Score 1200 on the SAT
• Score 22 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Marion Military Institute has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Marion Military Institute. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 41% of students submitted SAT scores and 72% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Marion Military Institute?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Marion Military Institute is 1200 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1300. Students who get into Marion Military Institute score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers..  Marion Military Institute ranks #6 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1200 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Marion Military Institute regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Marion Military Institute is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1200, you have around a 63% chance of being admitted. A 1300 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 76% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Marion Military Institute?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Marion Military Institute is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 26.  The school ranks #8 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 72 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Marion Military Institute.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Marion Military Institute is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Marion Military Institute for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 63% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 76% with a 26 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Marion Military Institute is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Marion Military Institute and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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