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Marion Military Institute

Marion Military Institute, situated in Marion, Alabama, was established in 1842 and was originally known as Howard English and Classical School. It was given its current name in 1887. Commonly abbreviated as MMI, the college has a 126-acre campus. and offers programs that allow students to get admission in the United States Armed Forces. The college offers associate’s degree courses and prospective students are also offered courses such as U.S. Army ROTC, U.S. Marines Corps PLC, U.S. Air Force ROTC as well as basic cadet programs and preparatory programs for Service Academy (SAP).

MMI students can be part of a varied number of student organizations and societies such as Normandy Society, Scabbard & Blade, Swamp Fox and the Musical Theater and Drama Society. Students at MMI can also take advantage of the ROTC Scholarship program for financial aid.

Campus Location

1101 Washington St
Marion, AL 36756
USA
Main Tel: (334) 683-2310
Web Site

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Marion Military Institute Highlights

Where Marion Military Institute stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
  • High faculty salary.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Selective admissions.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate442

Marion Students

The student enrollment at Marion was 397 in 2007 (368 full-time equivalent).

About 87% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 13% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
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$ 5,409

Financial Aid: Marion participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; working toward tenure  22

Housing and Meals

Marion provides on-campus housing for 500 of its 368 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Marion Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men49%
Women44%
All48%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal460-570
Math510-610
Writing450-580

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (44 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Related Alabama School Links

List of Alabama colleges

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