Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitSuburbanInternational
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Menlo College is a private institution in Atherton with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 811 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,419 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,032.
Established
1927
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II
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68%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
811Students
12:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$76,419Earnings 10yr
$27,032Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate67.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$51,070
Room & Board$15,537
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$69,879
Average Net Price$27,032
Median Debt at Graduation$21,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$231
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,525
$30–48K$16,579
$48–75K$30,099
$75–110K$32,519
$110K+$36,551
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$27,032
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (5)
Student Body
Undergrads
811
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
Race & Ethnicity
White 16%
Black 4%
Hispanic 33%
Asian 7%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 23%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate51.3%
Freshman Retention69.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$60,608
8 Years$67,691
10 Years$76,419
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$55,100
Men
$63,200
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Oaks
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
146Very High
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Franciscopop. 870K
25 mi(43 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
323 mi(560 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
433 mi(751 min)