Malone University

Malone University is a private, 4-year school located in Canton, OH, across the highway from the NFL Hall of Fame. The school was founded in 1892 in Cleveland as Cleveland Bible College; in 1957 it relocated to Canton and was renamed Malone College in honor of its founders Walter and Emma Malone and it reached University status in 2008. The school has maintained a close relationship with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The 100 acre campus features multiple quads and plenty of open spaces; the buildings are a traditional red brick collegiate architecture with little visual enhancement (in keeping with the plain traditions of the Quakers). Among notable alumni is Olympic gold medalist Timothy Mack.

Academic Programs

Malone University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission and offers Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degrees in over 80 programs. Noted for Nursing and Teacher Education, the largest programs on campus are in Business and Healthcare-related fields. The university is comprised of 4 colleges and schools: College of Theology, Arts & Sciences, School of Nursing & Health Sciences, School of Business & Leadership and School of Education & Human Development. The University also has a significant online presence and a robust study abroad program. Per the Mission Statement, “The mission of Malone University is to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the church, community, and world.” “Malone University has always believed one’s faith in God is deepened by one’s faith in learning. Students learn to understand God’s world, as well as His teachings, in a setting that values knowledge and academic achievement.”

Student Life

There are over 1,350 undergraduate students enrolled in Malone University; many commute to campus from the surrounding area. The University sponsors over 75 clubs and student organizations, including club sports and intramurals. For the varsity athlete, the red and white Pioneers field teams in 9 sports and participate in NCAA Division II competition. Students learn the Vision of Malone: To be the regional university of choice recognized for Christ-centered academic excellence, spiritual formation, student engagement, and leadership in thought and service. Malone’s Foundational Principles are: We cultivate the life of the mind by pursuing and witnessing to the truth; We are called to know Christ and make Him known through the integration of learning and faith; We are shaped by and draw upon our Christian and institutional heritage; Because we are called to love our students, we intentionally focus our work on promoting their intellectual, spiritual, and social growth; and We live and learn in a community that manifests and develops concern for others.