Malone University Press Release 
 

September 18, 2009 
 

Malone University Sets 6th Consecutive Year of Highest Enrollment in the School’s History 
 
 
Canton, Ohio.   September 18, 2009.  For the sixth consecutive year, Malone University has set a new all-time high enrollment, raising the bar still further.  The latest record headcount of 2638 total undergraduate and graduate students represents roughly a 7 ½% increase over last year’s enrollment. Malone releases its formal announcement of enrollment figures only after final statistics are in on the tenth day of classes. 
  
But, according to Brock Schroeder, Ph.D., vice president for enrollment, the overall increase is just the beginning. “Our freshman class alone experienced a 23 ½% increase and the number of transfer students represents a 38.8% increase over last year,” he explained. “What’s more, the number of freshmen qualifying for the Malone honors program is up 44% over last year.  Obviously, we are pleased with not just the quantity, but also the quality of students choosing Malone University.”  Dr. Schroeder also noted that, with the increase in enrollment, the composite ACT score for this year’s freshman class remains above the national average.  Total growth includes additional students enrolling in Malone’s traditional college, accelerated degree completion programs, and graduate programs.  What’s more, the number of residential students increased by 104, bringing the total to 1105 – a 10 ½% increase. 
  
When asked about the strength of these numbers, President Gary Streit observed, “Malone’s mission is appealing to more learners through the University’s varied academic programs.  What a privilege for faculty, staff, and administrators to impact more lives in significant ways through the opportunities afforded us in Christian higher education.” 
  
The news comes just weeks after Malone University was informed that it had – for the fifth consecutive year – been ranked among the top colleges and universities in the Midwest, under the category University’s-Master’s – in other words, colleges and universities that offer master’s degree programs in addition to traditional baccalaureate programs.   
  
Malone University, a Christian university for the arts, sciences, and professions in the liberal arts tradition, affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 100 academic programs.  Malone is recognized by the prestigious Templeton Foundation as a leader in character development and is ranked among the top colleges and universities in the Midwest under the category Universities – Master’s according to U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2010.