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The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reaffirmed the Malone University’s status as an accredited institution of higher education.

This 10-year accreditation stands until the next reaffirmation appointment in 2032-2033.

A regional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities located in a 19-state region of the U.S., the Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for evaluating the quality of an institution holistically. This includes academic programming, governance, and financial feasibility. Their accreditation considers onsite and online offerings at all degree levels.

Malone University has been accredited by HLC since 1964.

230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago IL 60604

1-800-621-7440

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at Malone University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001 

202-887-6791

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

The baccalaureate degree program in social work at Malone University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 

1725 Duke Street, Suite 500
Alexandria VA 22314

703-683-8080

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

The baccalaureate and master’s programs in education at Malone University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

202-223-0077

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

The master’s programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at Malone University are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. 

1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314

703-535-5990

Authorization

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (for granting degrees, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Approval

  • State of Ohio Board of Nursing
    (for BSN pre-licensure program)
  • The Ohio Department of Higher Education
    (for teacher education programs)
  • U.S. Government for the Education of International Students

Carnegie Classifications

Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Master’s Small

Affiliations and Memberships

Malone University is a member of the Christian College Consortium (CCC) and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). These associations are committed to ensuring that Christ-centered higher education always remains available for the next generation of servant leaders. They also share numerous resources, programs, ideas, and efforts to strengthen education in the Christian tradition.

Other key affiliations include: