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Marion Military Institute Admission Requirements

Marion, Alabama

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Your chances of getting into Marion Military Institute

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

62.7%
Admission Difficulty for Marion Military Institute
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Marion Military Institute is 62.7%.  Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

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

Marion Military Institute is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 390 out of the 622 who applied were admitted.

50% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Marion Military Institute?

63% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Marion Military Institute you should:

  • Score 1200 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

Marion Military Institute GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Marion Military Institute has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Marion Military Institute SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Marion Military Institute. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 41% of students submitted SAT scores and 72% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1100-1300

Applicants Submitting SAT 

41%
SAT Scores for Marion Military Institute
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 560
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1100
SAT Scores for Marion Military Institute
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1300
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Marion Military Institute?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Marion Military Institute is 1200 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1300. Students who get into Marion Military Institute score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers..  Marion Military Institute ranks #6 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1200 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Marion Military Institute regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Marion Military Institute is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1200, you have around a 63% chance of being admitted. A 1300 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 76% chance of getting in.

Marion Military Institute admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >76%
1200 to 1300 Avg + 63%-76%
1100 to 1200 Avg - 47%-63%
1000 to 1100 Reach 32%-47%
Less than 1000 Low <32%
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Marion Military Institute ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

72%
ACT Scores for Marion Military Institute
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Marion Military Institute
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 25
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Marion Military Institute?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Marion Military Institute is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 26.  The school ranks #8 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 72 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Marion Military Institute.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Marion Military Institute is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Marion Military Institute for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 63% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 76% with a 26 ACT score.

Marion Military Institute admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >76%
22 to 26 Avg + 63%-76%
18 to 22 Avg - 47%-63%
14 to 18 Reach 32%-47%
Less than 14 Low <32%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Marion Military Institute admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 217 405 622
Accepted 122 268 390
Acceptance Rate 56% 66% 63%
Enrolled 61 134 195
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 50% 50% 50%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

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

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
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Marion Military Institute
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101648 IPEDS survey data for Marion Military Institute.

FAQs

Does Marion Military Institute prefer SAT or ACT?

41% of students submit their SAT scores to Marion Military Institute. 72% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Marion Military Institute?

63% of those who apply are granted admission to Marion Military Institute. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Marion Military Institute?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1100 and 1300. The average SAT score is 1200. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Marion Military Institute?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 26. The average ACT score is 22. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.