School Overview
Menlo College is a private, four-year college, often referred to as “Menlo”, that offers business-related degree programs. The college is located in Atherton, California, in Silicon Valley. The college has a modest campus which covers 45 acres. Menlo College is also located near San Jose and San Francisco.
Menlo College’s full-time business program offers bachelor degree programs in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing Communication, Management Information Systems, Media Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Psychology, and Sports Management. Menlo also has a part-time Professional Studies Program for Working Adults that offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in general management.
While the majority of Menlo students attend classes at the college’s campus in Atherton, Menlo also offers students study abroad programs in Chile, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Japan and China.
Recently, The Princeton Review placed Menlo College in its list of “Best in the West” colleges. Menlo College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is seeking accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
General Information
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Admission Office 1000 El Camino Real Atherton, CA 94027 (650) 543-3753 (800) 556-3656 Fax: (650) 543-4496 [email protected] Contact: David Placey Dean of Enrollment Management |
Main Address 1000 El Camino Real Atherton, CA 94027-4301 (650) 543-3753 www.menlo.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 593 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 161 Degree-seeking undergrads: 593 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 59% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 62% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $27,950 | $30,900 | $32,120 | $33,550 | +4.45% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,276 | $1,566 | $1,638 | $1,712 | +4.52% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,980 | $11,000 | $11,330 | $11,330 | 0.00% |
| Other | $2,834 | $2,970 | $3,042 | $3,178 | +4.47% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $42,040 | $46,436 | $48,130 | $49,770 | +3.41% |
| In-state Off Campus | $29,226 | $32,466 | $33,758 | $35,262 | +4.46% |
| In-state with Family | $29,226 | $32,466 | $33,758 | $35,262 | +4.46% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 128 | 81% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 123 | 78% | $2,063,186 | $16,774 |
| • Federal grants | 27 | 17% | $117,906 | $4,367 |
| • Pell grants | 27 | 17% | $83,781 | $3,103 |
| • Other federal grants | 27 | 17% | $34,125 | $1,264 |
| State and local government grant or scholarships | 15 | 9% | $115,362 | $7,691 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 123 | 78% | $1,829,918 | $14,877 |
| Student loan financial aid | 65 | 41% | $485,776 | $7,473 |
| • Federal student loans | 64 | 41% | $344,686 | $5,386 |
| • Other student loans | 11 | 7% | $141,090 | $12,826 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 129 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 89 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 89 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 24 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Menlo College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 556-3656 |
| Website: | www.menlo.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://menlo.secure.force.com/form?formid=217755&tfa_3503=Web |
| Address: | 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 894 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 52% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 894 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $44,305 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $44,305 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $32,129 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Menlo College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Menlo College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Menlo College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $44,305 |
| Out-of-state | $44,305 |
| Books and supplies | $550 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 157 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 152 | 97% | $32,129 |
| Student loan aid | 88 | 56% | $7,023 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 768 | 99% | $29,152 |
| Federal student loans | 374 | 48% | $6,581 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Menlo College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Menlo College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,039 | 1,379 | 1,660 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 63% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 9% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Menlo College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 894 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 894 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Menlo College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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