Malone University Acceptance Rate
Canton, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,335
- Admitted
- 1,009
- Yield
- 21.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Malone University's acceptance rate has risen from 71.7% in 2014–15 to 75.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,327 to 1,335 (+1%) over that period.
Its 75.6% rate makes Malone University more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78% for women vs 72.9% for men, a 5.1-point gap). Malone University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,327 | 952 | 71.7% | 314 |
| 2015–16 | 1,168 | 804 | 68.8% | 245 |
| 2016–17 | 1,762 | 1,283 | 72.8% | 311 |
| 2017–18 | 1,864 | 1,230 | 66% | 338 |
| 2018–19 | 2,039 | 1,421 | 69.7% | 313 |
| 2019–20 | 1,899 | 1,346 | 70.9% | 244 |
| 2020–21 | 1,306 | 970 | 74.3% | 193 |
| 2021–22 | 1,593 | 1,243 | 78% | 222 |
| 2022–23 | 1,395 | 1,082 | 77.6% | 211 |
| 2023–24 | 1,335 | 1,009 | 75.6% | 219 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 715 | 558 | 78% |
| Men | 617 | 450 | 72.9% |
| Unknown | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 455–618 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 430–618 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 71% |
How Malone University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Malone University's acceptance rate?
Malone University's acceptance rate is 75.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,009 admitted of 1,335 applicants).
Is Malone University test optional?
Malone University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Malone University?
Malone University received 1,335 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,009.
What SAT score do you need for Malone University?
Admitted students at Malone University typically scored 455–618 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–618 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Malone University getting harder to get into?
Malone University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.7% in 2014–15 to 75.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.malone.edu/.