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Students attend Marion in Marion, AL, a quiet rural area. The school is a public 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.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Marion only let in 45% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 620.
Marion maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 397 students at Marion (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Marion has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Marion offers students meal plans.
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: (800) 664-1842
http://www.marionmilitary.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 86 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Marion in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 86 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Marion had a total enrollment of 397 students (398 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 82% |
| Women | 18% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 74% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 27% |
| Florida | 10% |
| Georgia | 9% |
| Texas | 9% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Mississippi | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Marion offers campus housing for 500 of its 398 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Marion, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 906 | 408 | 45% | 274 | 67% |
| Men | 688 | 326 | 47% | 225 | 69% |
| Women | 218 | 82 | 38% | 49 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 35% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 65% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,590 |
| Room and board | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,133 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,409 |
Financial Aid:
Marion participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102600)
Marion has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $50,576 | 8 | $52,471 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $50,576 | 8 | $52,471 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Basketball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marion Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study 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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