Menlo College
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; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Menlo College is a private nonprofit institution located in Atherton, California with approximately 752 undergraduate students enrolled. Menlo College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $31,100 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, 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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (752 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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