Menlo College
Menlo College is a private university in Atherton, California, enrolling about 752 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 68.47% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $76,419 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $53,630
- 2024 Average Net Price: $31,100 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 68.47% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 752 97.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.50%
Menlo College: what the data shows
Common questions about Menlo College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Menlo College?
Menlo College is located in Atherton, CA (ZIP 94027-4301).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Menlo College public or private?
Menlo College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Menlo College cost?
Published tuition: $53,630.
Average net price after aid: $31,100.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,546 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,618 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,103 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,596 |
| $110,001+ | $37,298 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $214,520.
How hard is it to get into Menlo College?
Admission rate: 68.47%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Menlo College?
Total enrollment: 752 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Menlo College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.50%.
First-year retention: 69.9%.
What do graduates of Menlo College earn?
Median earnings: $60,608 six years after entry; $76,419 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,750.
31.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Menlo College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (164 completions)
- CIP 520201 (41 completions)
- General Psychology (30 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (29 completions)
- Finance, General (18 completions)
- CIP 310504 (14 completions)
- CIP 520301 (11 completions)
- CIP 520701 (8 completions)
- CIP 307102 (7 completions)
- CIP 521001 (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Menlo College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 68.47%; completion rate 53.50%; median earnings $76,419 at 10 years; net price $31,100. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$53,630
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Menlo College was $53,630.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$31,100
2024 Value
In 2024 Menlo College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,100.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$124,400 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$31,100 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$214,520 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Menlo College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Menlo College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Menlo College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,100 | $37,100 | $25,918 |
| 2014 | $37,520 | $37,520 | $28,139 |
| 2015 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $28,725 |
| 2016 | $39,950 | $39,950 | $25,875 |
| 2017 | $41,350 | $41,350 | $28,639 |
| 2018 | $42,800 | $42,800 | $23,529 |
| 2019 | $44,305 | $44,305 | $25,944 |
| 2020 | $45,860 | $45,860 | $27,840 |
| 2021 | $47,425 | $47,425 | $32,915 |
| 2022 | $49,090 | $49,090 | $27,328 |
| 2023 | $51,070 | $51,070 | $27,032 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68.47% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Menlo College in 2024 is 752 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.94% 100% Completion Time
53.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.94% of students graduating from Menlo College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Menlo College.
Return on Investment
$21,750 Median Student Debt
$76,419 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.46% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
514.30% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Menlo College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 41 completions
General Psychology: 30 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 29 completions
Finance, General: 18 completions
CIP 31.0504: 14 completions
CIP 52.0301: 11 completions
CIP 52.0701: 8 completions
CIP 30.7102: 7 completions
CIP 52.1001: 2 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 164 completions
Most popular programs at Menlo College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Menlo College graduates.
About
Menlo College is a private non-profit institution located in Atherton, CA, offering 12 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 752 students. The admission rate is 68.47%. The institution maintains a 53.50% graduation rate. Approximately 31.05% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Atherton, CA 94027-4301
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Menlo College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Menlo College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $53,630 and average net price is $31,100 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Menlo College?
The admission rate is 68.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Menlo College earn?
Median earnings are $60,608 six years after entry and $76,419 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Menlo College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Menlo College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,750.
How big is Menlo College?
Total enrollment is about 752 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Menlo College public or private?
Menlo College is a private nonprofit institution located in Atherton, CA.
Is Menlo College an HBCU?
No. Menlo College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Menlo College a tribal college?
No. Menlo College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Menlo College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Menlo College reports 32.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Menlo College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Menlo College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.