Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
67.81%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Menlo College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 67.81%. This means approximately 678 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 811 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
67.81%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $51,070 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,070 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $69,879 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $27,032 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 29.38% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 38.50% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Menlo College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$51,070
Room and board
$15,537
Books and supplies
$938
Other expenses
$4,824
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$69,879
Average net price
$27,032
Average aid coverage
61%
$42,847 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Menlo College pays approximately $27,032 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Menlo College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Menlo College net price
$27,032
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Menlo College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $51,070 and average net price at $27,032. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$51,070
Current net price
$27,032
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
51.33%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$76,419
Undergraduates
811
10-Year Median Earnings - Menlo College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Menlo College graduates earn about 1.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Menlo College?
Undergraduates
811
Completion rate
51.33%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
29.38%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
38.50%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 29.38% of Menlo College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 38.50% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Menlo College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Menlo College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Menlo College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Menlo College is listed at 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Menlo College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo College | 67.81% | $51,070 | $27,032 | $76,419 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Menlo College's acceptance rate?
Menlo College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 67.81%.
How much is Menlo College tuition?
Menlo College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $51,070.
What is Menlo College's average net price?
Menlo College's average net price in the local dataset is $27,032.
What does Menlo College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $17,525 for Menlo College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Menlo College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $76,419 for Menlo College.
Is Menlo College accredited?
Menlo College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Menlo College?
The local dataset lists 811 undergraduate students at Menlo College.
What percentage of Menlo College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Menlo College in the local dataset is 29.38%.
What is the federal loan rate at Menlo College?
The federal loan rate for Menlo College in the local dataset is 38.50%.
Where should I verify Menlo College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Menlo College or the latest official federal education data.