Menlo College

Menlo College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Atherton, California. Menlo College was founded in 1927 and enrolls 777 undergrads and no graduate students. Menlo College offers on-campus housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Menlo College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Menlo College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Menlo College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Menlo College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Menlo College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Menlo College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is April 1.

Is Menlo College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Menlo College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Menlo College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Menlo College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Menlo College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Menlo College meets 66% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Menlo College full-time are awarded $27,990 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $29,943 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Menlo College. Based on this information, how does Menlo College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Menlo College a good school for you?

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Where is Menlo College?

Menlo College is located in the small town setting of Atherton, California, less than an hour from San Francisco.

If you want to see Menlo College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Atherton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Francisco International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Menlo College and Atherton are like without leaving home.

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