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Students attend Marion in Marion, Alabama, a quiet rural area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Marion degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Marion is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Marion has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 256 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Marion are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Marion offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Marion values student athletics, and belongs to the Division I Independents.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Educate and train the Corps in order that each graduate is prepared for study at four-year institutions with special emphasis on intellectual, moral-ethical, physical-athletic, and leadership development experienced in a military environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Marion Military Institute
1101 Washington St
Marion, AL 36756
General Phone: (334) 683-2303
Admissions Phone: (334) 683-2305
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 683-2309
http://www.marionmilitary.edu
Marion awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 45 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Marion in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 45 | 2 |
In 2005, Marion had a total enrollment of 256 students (256 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 77% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 24% |
| Florida | 10% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Texas | 7% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Tennessee | 5% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 29 % |
Marion offers campus housing for 600 of its 256 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marion, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 683-2305
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,180 |
| Room and board | $ 3,180 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,850 |
Financial Aid:
Marion participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 683-2309
Marion has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $29,317 | 5 | $33,295 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $29,317 | 5 | $33,295 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division I Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Basketball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marion Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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