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Menlo College
Menlo College
ATHERTON, CA . 4 Year 4.0
#1361 in Best Colleges in America
1000 EL CAMINO REAL ATHERTON, CA 94027

Overview

Menlo College is located in Atherton, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Founded in 1927, it is a private, four-year university specializing in business and psychology. Despite its small campus, the college boasts a close-knit and welcoming atmosphere, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 17:1. The college boasts an AACSB-accredited business school that emphasizes practical skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Every undergraduate student completes at least one internship, and over 90% of graduates secure employment or pursue further education within six months of graduation. The student body is highly diverse, with a significant proportion of international students and underrepresented minorities. Over 90% of students receive scholarships. The college is strategically located near Silicon Valley tech companies, offering students access to high-quality internships and career opportunities.

Rankings

  • 11

    #11 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 44 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • 106

    #106 in Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 11 of 1,517
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 106 of 828
  • Best Colleges for Business in America 144 of 1,249

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B Value
  • A+Diversity
  • B Campus
  • BAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • A Location
  • BDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    55 Graduates
  • Marketing
    44 Graduates
  • Finance
    35 Graduates
  • Accounting
    21 Graduates
  • Psychology
    19 Graduates

Admissions

  • February 15
    Application Deadline
  • 70%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $29,409
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    55%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    712 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    33
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    32%
  • Varsity Athletes
    32%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Golden State Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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