Menlo College

Menlo College Has a Long History and an Innovative New Model for Business Education

Menlo College is known as one of the premier business schools of Silicon Valley. The college distinguishes itself by providing a business education with a liberal arts foundation, ensuring that graduates receive a well-rounded education. Menlo College was founded in 1927 as an all-men's college, It expanded in 1948 when it established the School of Business Administration in the wake of Stanford University's discontinued business program. By 1986, Menlo had developed full four-year programs in Letters and Sciences and had become a coeducational institution. Reorganization of the college began again in 1994, and by 2008 Menlo College had reestablished itself as a unique business college.

Silicon Valley's Importance to Business and Technology Opens Doors for Menlo Students

Menlo College's location makes it uniquely suited to provide the nation's best in business education. Silicon Valley is one of the most entrepreneurial and innovative areas in the country, and its importance in the world of business and technology is well known. Menlo is situated in the heart of this area, about midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and gives students easy access to internships and work experience during their time at the college. The area also provides a multitude of career opportunities close at hand after graduation. By focusing on business education and long-term planning, Menlo College helps students gain the advantage they need to enter into the business world in any economic climate. In addition, the San Francisco Bay area is one of the nation's most desirable places to live, with an excellent climate, culture, and renowned diversity.

A Small but Diverse Student Body and Vast Alumni Network Make Menlo College a Place for Making Connections

Developing connections is crucial for any student interested in achieving entrepreneurial or business success. Menlo College helps students foster the relationships and build the networks that will see them through to the achievement of their goals. The school's successful alumni base is dedicated to helping current students and recent graduates in every area of the country and around the world. With a maximum student body of 750 undergraduates, most of whom live on campus, Menlo students get to know one another and build friendships and acquaintanceships that give them a professional and personal advantage. With international students comprising 15 percent of the student body and representing twenty-three countries, Menlo's students expand their horizons as they attend classes and work alongside individuals from every background and from every corner of the world.

With Fourteen Bachelor's Programs Plus Specialized Degree Programs, Menlo Students Can Study What They Really Want

Within its business-oriented environment, Menlo College allows students to focus on one of many available areas of specialization. B.S. and B.A. degrees are available in fields from accounting, finance, and marketing to media management, sports management, and psychology. The individualized programs of study that are available let students develop curricula that suit their personal needs and interests and result in a B.S. or B.A. upon graduation. The college offers a professional studies program for working adults, and offers other flexible study options that can be tailored to individual requirements.

Student Life Outside the Classroom Contributes to the Advantage Earned by Menlo Grads

Within the context of a rigorous, liberal arts-based business education, Menlo students become intellectually prepared for success. The Menlo College experience extends well beyond the classroom, however, and there is a long list of ways in which students can get involved. Fully 40 percent of Menlo's students participate in NCAA sports programs, and there are a variety of club and intramural opportunities available. Student clubs and organizations are, as would be expected, some of the most innovative available. Students can participate in anything from an Entrepreneurship Society to clubs like the Hawai'i Club, Horror Film Club, Tennis Club, and Yoga Club. Becoming involved with other students and collaborating to bring innovative ideas to fruition helps students develop the interpersonal and leadership skills that they will take with them into the working world.

Accomplished, Knowledgeable Faculty Members Help Students Prepare and Develop Plans for the Future

The faculty members at Menlo College are dedicated to helping students achieve their potential as creators, innovators, and leaders in today's global environment. Professors are eminent in their chosen fields, and a low 15:1 student-faculty ratio ensures that students receive personal attention and guidance from these accomplished individuals. Faculty members display a commitment to developing graduates into well-rounded individuals who have the capacity to think critically, communicate strategically, and work as both team players and leaders. The mission of Menlo College is to mold students into men and women who will shape the constantly changing world they live in.

• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Entrepreneurship
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Human Resources Management and Services Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Management Information Systems
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Real Estate
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied1,725
• Accepted1,556
• Acceptance Rate90%
• Enrolled642
• Female Applicants921
• Females Accepted830
• Female Acceptance Rate90%
• Male Applicants804
• Males Accepted726
• Male Acceptance Rate90%
• Applying
• Application Fee$40
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.26
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Yes
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 468 425 515
• SAT Math 493 440 550
• SAT Writing 465 420 520
• ACT Composite 21 19 24
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$34,476
• Out-of-state tuition *$34,476
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$600.00
• Room and board *$11,330.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students642
• Male Student Percentage64%
• Female Student Percentage36%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino18.54%
• Black or African American6.07%
• White or Caucasian34.27%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.16%
• Asian7.01%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander3.89%
• Two or more races7.63%
• Unknown10.28%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout12.15% representing 26 other countries
• Out-of-state Students21% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 69%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group No
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups No
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic No
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations No
• Most popular organizations International Club, Residence Hall Association, SERV, Women Club, Hawaiian Club
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Not Reported
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division X Yes
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Cheerleading No Division X Yes
• Cross-country running No Division X Yes
• Football No Division X Yes
• Golf No Division X Yes
• Soccer No Division X Yes
• Softball No No No
• Volleyball No No No
• Wrestling No Division X Yes
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Cheerleading No Division X Yes
• Cross-country running No Division X Yes
• Football No No No
• Golf No Division X Yes
• Soccer No Division X Yes
• Softball No Division X Yes
• Volleyball No Division X Yes
• Wrestling No Division X Yes

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty73
• Full-time Percentage38%
• Part-time Percentage62%
• Female Percentage55%
• Male Percentage45%
• Student:Faculty Ratio14:1 or 635 students to 43 faculty