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Menlo College

Private nonprofit Atherton, CA · Suburban · Far West · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
52%
Graduation Rate
$76,419
Earnings (10yr)
$31,100
Net Price
68%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Menlo College has a 10-year earnings average of $76,419 for its graduates. This figure puts the financial outcomes of its alumni in a strong position, especially for a small institution with an enrollment of just 752 students. Graduates can expect a solid return on investment after completing their degree.

The data on economic mobility and success for low-income students isn't available for Menlo College. However, the college’s Pell Grant rate stands at 31%, indicating that a portion of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds. This suggests some level of commitment to accessibility, though more information on outcomes for these students would provide a clearer picture.

The net price for attending Menlo College is $31,100, which contributes to a median debt of $21,750 for graduates. With a graduation rate of 52%, students should consider the financial implications of their education alongside their likelihood of completing their degree. Those who thrive here are likely to be focused on business and marketing or psychology, fields where the college has established strong programs.

Rankings

How Menlo Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation52%Earnings 10yr$76KNet Price$31KRetention70%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate31%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$26K$0-30K$28K$30-48K$28K$48-75K$37K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$53,630
In-State Tuition
$53,630
Out-of-State
$31,100
Avg Net Price
$21,750
Median Debt
31%
Pell Grant Rate
44%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$25,546
Family Income $0–$30K
$27,618
Family Income $30K–$48K
$28,103
Family Income $48K–$75K
$37,298
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$60,608
6 Years After Entry
$67,691
8 Years
$76,419
10 Years
0.28x
Debt-to-Earnings
65%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$60,608 6yr $67,691 8yr $76,419 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.70
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.8%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 68%
Retention Rate 70%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,344
Diversity Index 0.80
First-Gen Students 40%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 69%
Psychology 18%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Predominant Degree Bachelor's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
51%
White
17%
Hispanic
32%
Black
5%
Asian
7%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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