Founded in 1892, Malone University. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,311 full time undergraduate students, and 356 full time graduate students.
The Malone University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 89 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Malone University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
72%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
20
SAT Range
830-1060
ACT Range
19-25
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,14% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 18 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
76% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 45% were in the top quarter, and 18% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Malone University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
62%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
46%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
46%
“We bought the gear”
23%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
8%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
54%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
38%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
8%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
31%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
62%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
46%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
46%
“We bought the gear”
23%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
8%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
54%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
44 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
33 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
48 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
48 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
48 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
46 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
46 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
48 Students rated academics 4 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.
Malone University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Malone University?
20 Students rated Malone University
RAYGEN
Prospective04/08/2025
Malone was open and welcoming. Everyone I met while on campus was very informative about what to expect from the programs available, I felt very at home with the smaller campus layout which was comforting.
Erin
10/17/2022
Malone University seems like a college where Friendships will last a lifetime, Your faith experience will be like no other, and the relationship you have with Christ will grow because of the professors, staff, and students encouraging you through the journey of life.
Dawn
11/02/2020
I enjoy attending
Alysha
11/02/2020
Overall a great experience
Daniel
05/05/2020
Malone University is community oriented they have each other’s back and it is just fun being around people who want you there it’s small but you learn a lot and gain lots of experiences too. The teachers there are very helpful and they are all really nice and they are willing to help out with anything we need and it’s easier to get internships there too
Madison
03/11/2020
The campus is really small which is nice when it comes to walking to classes. You will probably have the shortest walk compared to any other school. There's not much to do on campus, which is nice if you like peace and quiet, but boring if you're looking for something to do, especially on the weekends. If you're looking for a party, you better plan on traveling to the nearby campuses of Akron, Kent, or Mount Union.
D'Anna
01/29/2020
Malone overall is an extremely amazing university. This small school was the right choice for me. Having the smaller class sizes allows for more questions to be asked by the students. Professors are always available after class for questions. I believe that everyone here truly cares for you. We are a small but tight community.
Bryan
01/07/2020
Malone is a faith based environment making sure that students are always given the opportunity to grow spiritually. Next it is also a very academically sound institution finding ways to challenge all of its students and allow them to develop and grow upon some of their great habits. It is a very encouraging environment at times but one thing it currently lacks is diversity. The school as also very athletically oriented where you’ll be immersed into a community with student athletes who are consistently building on their time management and disciplinary skills.
Kaydee
07/15/2019
I have enjoyed the visits I have made in the past couple of years. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the coaches will keep you on top of things so you don't fail any of your classes or miss deadlines for church hours or projects. I will be starting my first semester in the fall of 2019 and I have never been more excited about it. Malone is a university I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a college that focuses on students and their beliefs and well beings.
Maria
11/22/2018
Malone University is a decent school at best. The school's facilities and buildings are not great, and the school is very overpriced for the lack of what they offer their students. I expected there to be more groups to join or extracurricular activities to participate in, but it wasn't very popular among students. One of the areas on the campus that has the most lack of funding and facilities is sports. We had to fund-raise a lot for all of our gear, and we had to practice in the athletic building's hallway often due to lack of gymnasiums and facility space. Overall, the sports department is very disappointing for the cost of the university. The class sizes are small, which makes for effective learning and interpersonal relationships with professors. I learned well and made many friends along the way. When it comes to the people at Malone, I was very pleased. You can find genuine and kind people everywhere, from professors to students. I gave Malone University an overall rating of 2/5, because I expected more out of the university for what I was paying. Those two stars are dedicated to the great people I met in my time at the school.
Sierra
10/25/2018
Malone University is a great school. The academics are exceptional, the professors are approachable, and you won't have any problem finding friends. There is a community like no other here, because at some point, you will know almost everyone on campus. Malone really is a great university.
Amanda
07/16/2018
As it is a Christian campus the morals of the faith are not just rules, but expectations upheld by the student body. People who come into Malone bring light and positive energy into each others lives and the very best to initiate growth, as well as a comfortable and safe environment for everyone on campus and off.
Alexis
07/10/2018
Pollyanna
06/09/2018
Malone University is a fantastic school. I could not imagine going anywhere else to get my degree. It advertises what it gives- a faith based education, deep personal relationships with students and professors alike, and many opportunities to explore or learn about different cultures, religions and beliefs. ideally located with a beautiful campus, readily available professors and many places to study or relax. Malone is one of the best Christian Universities in Ohio.
Hannah
03/07/2018
I love Malone. The professors are dedicated to helping me succeed. They're always available when I have a question, and they make a point of encouraging me not just in academics, but in the rest of my life, as well. They emphasize pursuing excellence in all things, but not for the purpose of glorifying ourselves-- for the purpose of glorifying God. I can't think of any educational environment I'd rather be in!
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Malone University is 72%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
When you are searching for the right college you have to take into consideration many factors. One of them is obviously how much it costs but you also have to look at the national recognition the school gets, class size, and the quality of the professors. But you also have to look at the size of the school and know what setting you will comfortable in. When you go on college visits, you have to look at the quality of the facilities, but also ask yourself "would I be comfortable living here?"
My classmates are all very positive, outgoing, and succesful students. They all have high standards for school and life and set goals to achieve. They are easy to talk to and enjoy the classroom as well.
I would say that we are best known for being a very liberal Christian university. Compared to other Christian schools, Malone is much less strict. Also, unlike many schools, students are not required to be Christians to attend, which provides great opportunities to interact with those with opposing views as well as great disipleship opportunities.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
My school is unique because it' feels like I'm in my own little world. Malone is right in the middle of a city, but the campus is pretty quiet, so you would never know you were in a city. It's also unique because it is a Christian school, so my faith is integrated in every class. The professors are also very helpful and I know they care about their students.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
I would say there are a couple of things: the financial aid office is very unorganized, the theatre and concert halls are way to small and very unsuited for their purpose, and the president of Malone University Docter Gerry Strait is changing a lot of things on campus without asking the students opinions first.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Malone is a welcoming and friendly place where students of all races, ethnicities, gender, and spiritual affiliation can come to learn, make friends for life, and get a degree that will land them a good job.
Any person will be welcomed into this campus. We all make a point of meeting everyone students and faculty included. No one is discriminated against and we all work together to accomplish goals. A girl in my class died about a month ago and since then we have all bonded together as one to help others in need. More and more of us are going out and doing service projects in her memory. We all came together as one through the death of an amazing person and friend.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Someone who wants to go to school to party all the time. Someone who has very strong liberal views unless they are willing to argue about their views with almost everyone on campus.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about Malone is the restrictiveness of the rules on campus. They tend to force their Christian values on everyone, regardless of their PERSONAL beliefs and values. They also tend to be somewhat superioristic concerning their beliefs and are often closed-minded when it comes to religous matters.
I have been out of school for 25 years. I just started at Malone in October of 2014. So far I have all A's. I have to apply myself and study hard. Learning online is a new challenge that I'm learning about. I hope to do well and plan on working hard to do so.
I think Malone university is a great school. I like the Christian values they embrace. I also like the kindness and willingness of the staff to meet our needs. They are easily accessible and very nonjudgmental. It's obvious the goal is the success of the students.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Malone University receive some sort of financial aid.
46% were awarded federal grants.81%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
