ROTC at Marion Military Institute
Marion, AL · public
Yes — Marion Military Institute hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at The University of Alabama through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Marion Military Institute hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC in Marion, AL runs out of Marion Military Institute as the Marauder Battalion.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Marion Military Institute students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 42.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Marion Military Institute in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 179 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White62%
- Black18%
- Other or unknown12%
- Asian5%
- Hispanic4%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 97% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,040–1,270 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–23 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,538 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,538 |
| Average net price | $8,627 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Marion Military Institute. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Marion Military Institute has 329 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Marion Military Institute takes part.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Marion Military Institute: FAQ
Does Marion Military Institute have ROTC?
Yes — Marion Military Institute hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at The University of Alabama through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Marion Military Institute students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Marauder Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The University of Alabama, 43 mi).
Is ROTC at Marion Military Institute on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Marion Military Institute. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Marion Military Institute and train with the unit at The University of Alabama.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Marion Military Institute?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Marion Military Institute. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
marionmilitary.edu
- Admissions
marionmilitary.edu
- Apply
marionmilitary.my.site.com
- Financial aid
marionmilitary.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Marion, AL 36756-3207
IPEDS UNITID: 101648
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