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The main campus of Menlo College is in Atherton, CA (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 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 410 to 510. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 420 or more.
Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, Menlo College had 680 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Menlo College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Menlo College belong to the California Pacific Conference, Division III Independents, and Northwest Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Menlo College
1000 El Camino Real
Atherton, CA 94027-4301
General Phone: (800) 556-3656
http://www.menlo.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 105 | business management |
| Media | 22 | mass communication |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for Menlo College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 146 | 3 |
In 2007, Menlo College had a total enrollment of 680 students (648 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 60% |
| (International Students) | 14% |
| Hawaii | 11% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Nevada | 4% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Menlo College offers campus housing for 424 of its 648 (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 | 803 | 461 | 57% | 162 | 35% |
| Men | 402 | 248 | 62% | 92 | 37% |
| Women | 401 | 213 | 53% | 70 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 22 |
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 | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,950 |
| Room and board | $ 9,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,276 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,042 |
Financial Aid:
Menlo College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $80,054 | 5 | $75,682 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $68,734 | 4 | $82,933 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $59,400 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $67,958 | 13 | $70,419 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northwest Conference |
| 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 4% |  |
| % 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 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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