The main campus of Menlo College is in Atherton, California (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Menlo College offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Menlo College students most commonly major in a field related to media and business and management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 410 to 520. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 420 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Salaries for full-time faculty at Menlo College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 769 enrolled students.
Many students at Menlo College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the California Pacific Conference and Division III Independents for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Menlo educates men and women, in a small and highly paticipatory campus environment, to become business and community leaders who think critically, manage resources responsibly, communicate effectively, and incorporate a multicultural and international perspective."
More complete details are provided below.
Menlo College
1000 El Camino Real
Atherton, CA 94027
General Phone: (800) 556-3656
Admissions Phone: (650) 543-3753
Financial Aid Phone: (650) 543-3804
http://www.menlo.edu
Menlo College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 94 | business management |
| Media | 18 | mass communication |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for Menlo College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 128 | 3 |
In 2005, Menlo College had a total enrollment of 769 students (710 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 60% |
| Hawaii | 20% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
Menlo College offers campus housing for 423 of its 710 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Atherton, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 783 | 552 | 70% | 172 | 31% |
| Men | 428 | 299 | 70% | 102 | 34% |
| Women | 355 | 253 | 71% | 70 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (650) 543-3753
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,300 |
| Room and board | $ 9,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Menlo College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (650) 543-3804
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $73,957 | 4 | $70,462 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $64,516 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $52,953 | 4 | $54,339 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $63,021 | 9 | $62,245 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division III Independents |
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Menlo College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Has ROTC (air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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