Marion Military Institute

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

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

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 453 in 2009-2010 (473 full-time equivalent).

About 80% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 20% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 99% of the student body.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

Marion provides on-campus housing for 500 of its 473 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (61 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies