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1.6 mi from campus
1.6 mi from campusPrivate college
Things to do near Menlo College
Menlo student guide: campus events and game days, $31,100 average net price, 54% graduation rate, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about Menlo
- Founded
- 1927
- Teams
- Menlo Oaks
- Conference
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
What's on at Menlo
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
Latest videos
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By the numbers
Menlo at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates752
Admitted69%
Average net price$31,100per year, after aid
Total cost$72,020per year, before aid
Graduation rate54%
Return for year two70%
Median earnings$76,41910 years after starting
Median debt$21,750at graduation
Students per teacher14 to 1
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Most popular majors
- MarketingBachelor's Degree · 46 reported graduates$45,791median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 29 reported graduates$34,347median pay a year after
- Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree · 26 reported graduates$56,905median pay a year after
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 25 reported graduates$45,971median pay a year after
- Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree · 24 reported graduates$62,547median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Coffee and study spots
Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.
SC
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusSprout Cafe
RestaurantHT
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusHE&C Tea + Pot
RestaurantCV
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusCafe Venetia
RestaurantOpen late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
S
1.6 mi from campus
1.6 mi from campusScoop
RestaurantAS
1.6 mi from campus
1.6 mi from campusAraki Sushi
RestaurantPA
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusPalo Alto Creamery
RestaurantPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
RR
1.2 mi from campus
1.2 mi from campusRabbit Rabbit Cream
RestaurantBM
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusBistro Maxine
RestaurantDF
2.0 mi from campus
2.0 mi from campusDouce France
RestaurantOJ
3.0 mi from campus
3.0 mi from campusOdori Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
Shops
Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.
DN
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusDe Novo Fine Contemporary Jewelry
Local shopMF
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusMansoor Fine Jewelers
Local shopRP
3.0 mi from campus
3.0 mi from campusReal Produce International Market
Local shopArts and culture
Galleries, venues and museums.
PA
2.9 mi from campus
2.9 mi from campusPalo Alto Art Center
Museum and cultural placeStudent voices
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Questions students ask about Menlo
How much does Menlo College cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,100 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $72,020 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Menlo College?
54% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 70% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Menlo College?
69% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Menlo College?
Marketing (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Finance and Financial Management Services (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Menlo College students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $76,419. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Menlo College founded?
Menlo College was founded in 1927. Source: Wikidata.
Where is Menlo College?
1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA, about 3 miles from Palo Alto.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.