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Menlo College

1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00123600
  • President: Kelly, James, Ph.d.
  • Fax: (650) 543-4496
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 646
  • College Mascot: Oaks

Menlo College

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution

  • ROTC

    • - Air Force

Website:

www.menlo.edu

Mission Statement

Menlo College's mission is to educate and develop future leaders in a small, innovative, private residential undergraduate college of management that integrates programs in business, mass communication and liberal arts.

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Accreditation

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • - Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Menlo College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Business and Marketing Studies

 BachelorMore Actions
Accounting Degree1
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Business Administration Degree92
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Finance Degree-
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Marketing Degree1
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Communications and Journalism

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Media Studies Degree21
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts, Other Degree25
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree1
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Menlo College accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Menlo College.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.menlo.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Menlo College admissions office phone number is (650) 543-3753. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.menlo.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,0122,0934,105
Number Granted Admission (%)857 (43%)699 (33%)1,556 (38%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)88 (10%)60 (9%)148 (10%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam11376%
ACT ® Exam4631%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading425515
SAT ® Math440550
SAT ® Writing420520

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1624
ACT ® Math1825

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 646

    • - Undergraduate: 646

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 403

    - Female: 249

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.6 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 403

    - Female: 249

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.6 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 589

    - Part-Time: 63

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 589

    - Part-Time: 63

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien7512%
American Indian--
Black437%
Asian589%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander254%
Hispanic10116%
White23536%
Unknown6911%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1810.2%
Ages 18-1918228%
Ages 20-2122334%
Ages 22-2415424%
Ages 25-29508%
Ages 30-34173%
Ages 35-3991%
Ages 40-49112%
Ages 50-6530.5%
Age Unknown20.3%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 74%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students34%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male30%
Female41%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien25%
American Indian25%
Black31%
Asian7%
Hispanic38%
White41%
Unknown42%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less25%
5 Years33%
6 Years34%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Menlo College, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://tcc.noellevitz.com:80

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$28,718$28,758$29,662
$0 - $30,000$22,656$20,391$23,739
$30,000 - $48,000$20,475$20,603$19,970
$48,001 - $75,000$24,421$21,157$28,174
$75,001 - $110,000$28,954$24,846$28,304
More Than $110,000$31,774$36,435$36,769

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$35,076$33,550$32,120
In-State Tuition and Fees$35,076$33,550$32,120
Out of State Tuition and Fees$35,076$33,550$32,120
Books and Supplies$1,656$1,712$1,638

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$11,300$11,330$11,330
Other Expenses$3,094$3,178$3,042

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$51,126$49,770$48,130
In-State$51,126$49,770$48,130
Out of State$51,126$49,770$48,130
Off Campus
In-District$36,732$35,262$33,758
In-State$36,732$35,262$33,758
Out of State$36,732$35,262$33,758
Off Campus with Family
In-District$36,732$35,262$33,758
In-State$36,732$35,262$33,758
Out of State$36,732$35,262$33,758

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Menlo College financial aid office phone number is (650) 543-3880. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid15199%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid15199%$21,052
All Federal Grants5737%$4,821
Pell Grants5737%$3,957
Other Federal Grants4529%$1,094
State/Local Grants & Scholarships3825%$7,976
Institutional Grants & Scholarships15199%$17,225
All Student Loans10065%$6,382
Federal Student Loans9965%$5,866
Other Student Loans43%$14,370

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)9.0%8.9%8.3%
Number in Default151517
Number in Repayment166168204

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Combined Estimated Cost For Room and Board:

    • $11,330

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - Yes

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 441

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: N/A
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 19

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Aggravated Assault--2
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault--2

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Other
  • College Basketball Conference: California Pacific Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Other
  • College Track & Field Conference: California Pacific Conference

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes23316469
Unduplicated Athletes22516065
Baseball3636-
Basketball281711
Football5858-
Golf88-
Soccer361917
Softball11-11
Track and Field, X-Country1376
Volleyball14-14
Wrestling291910

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$28,225$26,900
Assistant Coaches-$3,869$4,933

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches423012
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees15110249
Faculty Status712744
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service712744
Primarily Instruction712744
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2222-
Other Professionals46415
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1212-
Clerical And Secretarial88-
Skilled Crafts44-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$96,136 (27)$98,981 (14)$93,071 (13)
Professor$109,446 (7)$114,049 (5)$97,939 (2)
Associate Professor$94,929 (8)$80,506 (2)$99,737 (6)
Assistant Professor$94,222 (10)$93,498 (7)$95,911 (3)
Lecturer$63,946 (2)- (-)$63,946 (2)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$96,136 (27)$98,981 (14)$93,071 (13)
Professor$109,446 (7)$114,049 (5)$97,939 (2)
Associate Professor$94,929 (8)$80,506 (2)$99,737 (6)
Assistant Professor$94,222 (10)$93,498 (7)$95,911 (3)
Lecturer$63,946 (2)- (-)$63,946 (2)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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