Marion Military Institute
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Marion Military Institute is a public institution located in Marion, Alabama with approximately 329 undergraduate students enrolled. Marion Military Institute has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,627 per year. Typical graduates earn $49,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Marion Military Institute, the Military College of Alabama, is a public military junior college in Marion, Alabama. Founded in 1842, it is the official state military college of Alabama and the nation's oldest military junior college.
Worth considering if you're drawn to a structured, military-style environment and need an affordable path — at just $10,137/year average net price and a remarkably low median debt of $5,500 at graduation, the financial picture here is genuinely strong. The small enrollment of 308 students means a tight-knit experience, and median earnings of $49,800 a decade out are respectable for a two-year transfer institution. Just go in with clear eyes: this is a junior college and military prep school, so your long-term outcomes depend heavily on where you transfer or commission from here.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (329 undergraduates).
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