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Menlo College Computer Science Programs

Menlo College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atherton, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Menlo College?

Contact information for Menlo can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301
Phone:	8005563656
Website:	www.menlo.edu/
Admissions:	www.menlo.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.menlo.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Menlo?

You can apply to Menlo online at: https://www.menlo.edu/admissions-financial-aid/apply/

Menlo is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Menlo

Here’s what Menlo looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Menlo?

Menlo has an acceptance rate of 68%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 5% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Menlo can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,760	1,181	67%
Women	2,548	1,984	78%

Can I Afford Menlo College?

The average net price after aid at Menlo is $27,032. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$52,700
In-State Fees	$930
Out-of-State Tuition	$52,700
Out-of-State Fees	$930
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$53,630
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$53,630

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Menlo receive some form of financial aid (173 students).

Nearly 99% of students at Menlo receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $38,146 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,918.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Menlo undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,862 per year.

Menlo College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 811 undergraduate students at Menlo, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Menlo College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	52
Black or African American	40
Hispanic	257
White	134
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	80
Non-Resident	183

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Menlo break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	113
Hawaii	8
Arizona	3
Oregon	3
Washington	3

Additionally, approximately 22.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Menlo College Graduate Student Diversity

9 of Menlo’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Menlo, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Menlo College graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic	2
White	0
Two or More Races	0
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Menlo College

Menlo provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

127 undergraduate students at Menlo took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 2 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Menlo College

Menlo offers 5 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Menlo has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.