Marion Military Institute Admission Requirements

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Marion Military Institute Admission Overview

Marion Military Institute admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Marion Military Institute admitted 97% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1040-1270 / ACT 16-23. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Marion Military Institute Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

97%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

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Admission difficulty for Marion Military Institute

Acceptance Rate

The Marion Military Institute acceptance rate is 97%. Last year, 392 of 404 applicants were admitted. That is the 25th lowest acceptance rate in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

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

Marion Military Institute is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Of those admitted, 51% enrolled. That suggests Marion Military Institute is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Marion Military Institute GPA

Marion Military Institute considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

Marion Military Institute SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

36%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 520
  • Composite 1040
SAT 25th percentile scores for Marion Military Institute

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 640
  • Math 630
  • Composite 1270
SAT 75th percentile scores for Marion Military Institute

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Marion Military Institute typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Marion Military Institute ranks #7 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1270

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Marion Military Institute
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1270+ Above 75th >98%
1160 to 1270 Avg + 97%-98%
1040 to 1160 Avg - 94%-97%
Below 1040 Below mid-50 <94%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Marion Military Institute ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

79%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 14
  • Math 15
  • Composite 16
ACT 25th percentile scores for Marion Military Institute

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 22
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for Marion Military Institute

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Marion Military Institute typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Marion Military Institute places #15 among colleges in Alabama for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Marion Military Institute
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
23+ Above 75th >99%
19 to 23 Avg + 97%-99%
16 to 19 Avg - 95%-97%
Below 16 Below mid-50 <95%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

Open the Marion Military Institute chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Marion Military Institute admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 125 279 404
Accepted 119 273 392
Acceptance Rate 95% 98% 97%
Enrolled 58 142 200
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 49% 52% 51%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Marion Military Institute application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Marion Military Institute
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Marion Military Institute is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 97% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101648.

GPA calculator: Marion Military Institute GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026