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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 

59.2%
Admission Difficulty for Marion Military Institute
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Marion Military Institute is 59.2%.  Its admission rate is the 7th 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 more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 358 out of the 605 who applied were admitted.

48% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Marion Military Institute?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

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

  • Score 1130 on the SAT
  • Score 20 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

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1010-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT 

29%
SAT Scores for Marion Military Institute
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 500
Math 25th Percentile 510
Composite 25th Percentile 1010
SAT Scores for Marion Military Institute
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1240
Average SAT Score 1130

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 1130 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1240. Students who get into Marion Military Institute score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers..  Marion Military Institute ranks #9 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1130 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Marion Military Institute regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 890, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 29 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1125, you have around a 59% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 73% chance of getting in.

Marion Military Institute admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >73%
1125 to 1240 Avg + 59%-73%
1010 to 1125 Avg - 43%-59%
895 to 1010 Reach 29%-43%
Less than 895 Low <29%
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Marion Military Institute ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-23 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

71%
ACT Scores for Marion Military Institute
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Marion Military Institute
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 24
Composite 75th Percentile 23
Average ACT Score 20

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 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 23.  The school ranks #17 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 71 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Marion Military Institute.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 20 score has around 59% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 73% with a 23 ACT score.

Marion Military Institute admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >73%
20 to 23 Avg + 59%-73%
17 to 20 Avg - 43%-59%
14 to 17 Reach 29%-43%
Less than 14 Low <29%
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Admission Statistics

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

Marion Military Institute admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 184 421 605
Accepted 102 256 358
Acceptance Rate 55% 61% 59%
Enrolled 43 130 173
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 42% 51% 48%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 Required to be considered for admission
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.

Last updated February 24, 2025