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Menlo College
Menlo College says yes to 68.5% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $76,419 median earnings.
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Menlo College occupies suburban Atherton, CA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 21.5% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $103,918 four years out. 31.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 752 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Menlo College received 3,041 applications and admitted 2,062 (67.8%), with 178 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Menlo College's 68.5% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Menlo College compares
| Menlo College | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.5% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,630 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $76,419 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Menlo College: $76,419 median at year ten, versus $64,778 across California institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $53,630 regardless of where you're from. At Menlo College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 752 — Menlo College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
53.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Menlo College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Menlo College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $103,918 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,619 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,996 |
| Marketing | $74,930 |
| Psychology, General | $52,942 |
Median earnings for these 5 Menlo College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $76,419 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 6 additional Menlo College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Menlo College?
Menlo College doesn't look at test scores; its 68.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Menlo College's acceptance rate?
67.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,062 admitted from 3,041 applicants.
How much does Menlo College cost?
At Menlo College, published tuition is $53,630 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Menlo College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Menlo College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $76,419 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- Mount Saint Mary's University — 73.1% admitted
- Musicians Institute — 78% admitted
- The Master's University and Seminary — 84% admitted
- University of La Verne — 71.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.