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Malone University
Malone University says yes to 75.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $48,909 median earnings.
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Malone University sits in Canton proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Friends affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $73,856 four years out. 32.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 798 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 885 and 1236 — below the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Malone University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Malone University received 1,335 applications and admitted 1,009 (75.6%), with 219 enrolling.
Malone University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 885–1236 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Malone University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 455 | 560 | 618 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 | 618 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Malone University compares
| Malone University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.9% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,160 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,909 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
At $48,909, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,356). Look at Malone University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,160 regardless of where you're from. At Malone University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 798 — Malone University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
45% graduate within six years. Roughly 55% don't — ask a Malone University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Malone University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,856 |
| Marketing | $65,015 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,881 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,458 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $49,148 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,256 |
| Social Work | $46,238 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,544 |
| Biology, General | $41,515 |
Median earnings for these 9 Malone University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,909 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional Malone University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Malone University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 885–1236 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Malone University's acceptance rate?
75.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,009 admitted from 1,335 applicants.
How much does Malone University cost?
At Malone University, published tuition is $37,160 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Malone University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Malone University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,909 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Lourdes University — 74.1% admitted
- Marietta College — 79.3% admitted
- Lake Erie College — 70.4% admitted
- Kettering College — 76.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.