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Menlo College

Atherton, CA·Private nonprofit·811 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,700 within 10 years.

68%
Accept
811
Students
N/A
Net Price
51%
Grad Rate
$59,700
Earnings
10 yr
$21,750
Debt

About This School

Menlo College is a private nonprofit institution located in Atherton, California with approximately 811 undergraduate students enrolled. Menlo College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. In-state tuition is $51,070 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $59,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Menlo College is a private college specializing in business and located in Atherton, California, United States.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 51% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, and a 70% freshman retention rate suggests many are reconsidering after year one. That said, if you're set on a business-focused degree and want a small, intimate campus (just 811 students) in one of the most connected corners of Silicon Valley, the $59,700 median earnings at 10 years and relatively modest $21,750 in average debt make it a reasonable bet — provided you go in with a clear plan and the determination to be in that graduating half.

Founded
1927

Notable Alumni

Patty HearstPenelope Ann MillerAlwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al SaudDan GurneyCarla EsparzaJeff Van GundyRink BabkaJosh EmmettSattam bin Abdul-Aziz Al SaudMohammed bin Faisal Al SaudKaylin Swart

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$51,070
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,070
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$21,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
51%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
70%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$59,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$59,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White16%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino33%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (811 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Menlo College

Atherton, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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