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Malone University

Canton, OH·Private nonprofit·798 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

76%
Accept
798
Students
$20,948
Net Price
45%
Grad Rate
$48,100
Earnings
10 yr
$26,289
Debt

About This School

Malone University is a private nonprofit institution located in Canton, Ohio with approximately 798 undergraduate students enrolled. Malone University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,948 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Malone University is a private Christian university in Canton, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1892 by Walter and Emma Malone as a small, co-educational Bible institute called Cleveland Bible College. The institution has always maintained a close relationship with an evangelical branch of Quakerism, the Evangelical Friends Church – Eastern Region.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 51% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, and that's a real concern worth discussing before committing. On the positive side, the median debt at graduation is a manageable $20,515, and the faith-integrated environment rooted in Quaker evangelical tradition is genuinely distinctive for students who want that kind of community. Worth considering if you're drawn to small Christian colleges and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but look closely at what's driving that retention gap before deciding.

Founded
1892
Setting
Small city
Religious Affiliation
Greek Orthodox
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,917

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing19%
Education15%
Biological Sciences11%
Health Professions8%
Psychology5%
Computer Science4%
Social Sciences2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Timothy Mack

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1081
Reading 75th %ile590
Math 75th %ile590

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$37,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,160
Avg Net Price
$20,948
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$13,290
$30–48k$17,253
$48–75k$17,667
$75–110k$24,502
$110k+$24,613

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$26,289

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$49,754

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
45%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
76%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$26,289
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$42,500
Female graduates$38,000

Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

What Each Major Actually Earns

Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.

MajorGradsHereNationalDiff
Business Administration, Management and Operations41$64,881$68,257−$3,376
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22$47,256$54,562−$7,306
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing21$73,856$88,910−$15,054
Social Work18$46,238$51,790−$5,552
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12$41,544$47,382−$5,838
Marketing10$65,015$69,303−$4,288
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other7$49,148$55,384−$6,236
Biology, General5$41,515$57,214−$15,699
Accounting and Related Services2$55,458$76,194−$20,736

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$26,289
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White70%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian1%
Two or more races3%
International2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (798 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Malone University

2600 Cleveland Avenue NW

Canton, OH 44709-3308

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Official Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Malone University?

Malone University has an acceptance rate of 76%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Malone University hard to get into?

Not especially. Malone University has an acceptance rate of 76%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.

How much does Malone University cost?

The average net price at Malone University is about $20,948 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at Malone University?

Malone University has a graduation rate of 45%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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