Malone University is a private Christian university in Canton, Ohio, founded in 1892 by Quakers. It offers liberal arts programs integrated with Evangelical Friends faith traditions. Students rave about small classes, supportive professors, vibrant spiritual life through chapel and life groups, strong community bonds, and NCAA Division II athletics.

State

Ohio

Student Population

1,200

Acceptance Rate

76%

GPA Range

3.2-3.5

SAT Range

930-1180

Common Majors

Business, Nursing, Biology, Education, Psychology

"Professors build personal relationships while chapel, life groups, and Fireside gatherings strengthen faith community. We cheer NCAA sports, join Airband competitions, Davenport Derby races, service projects, and dorm hangouts that create lasting friendships in Christ-centered culture."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$35,840

Conference

Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76.7

Avg Women's Scores

81.7

Men's Team Notes

Malone men’s golf averaged about 76–77 per player per round, with team totals near 307 over four counting scores. The Pioneers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed regional events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Malone women’s golf averaged about 81–82 per player per round, with team totals around 327 per 18 holes. The team turned in frequent 80s and 90s, fielded a developing roster, and gradually tightened its low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Ken Hyland

Women's Coach

Bill Eddins

Men's Email

khyland@malone.edu

Women's Email

weddins@malone.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Ken Hyland enters his 53rd season (2025-26) as Malone men's golf head coach, capturing 30 conference titles, NAIA (2000) and four NCCAA national championships, plus 2013-14 NCAA DII semifinalist and seven National Coach of the Year honors. A 1969 Malone alum and first NAIA individual champion, he continues Pioneers' legacy through Tannenhauf Fall Classic.

Women's Coach Bio

Bill Eddins serves as head women's golf coach and Assistant AD for Club/Recreation Sports at Malone University. Supporting G-MAC competition from Canton campus, his program features student coaches Savanna Porter and Taryn Miglich alongside swing advisor Tony Adcock, emphasizing holistic development.