Silicon Valley in Atherton, CA

Residential area amidst the buzzing center of Silicon Valley

Menlo College, nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley in Atherton, California, offers a unique blend of business-focused education and liberal arts curriculum. With a student-centered approach, Menlo College provides programs designed to prepare students for successful careers in business, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Through experiential learning opportunities and a supportive campus community, Menlo College empowers students to develop critical thinking skills, leadership qualities, and a global perspective, setting them on the path to professional success.

Rankings: Menlo College is ranked among the top 16% of colleges in the country by Forbes magazine. For the 14th year in a row, The Princeton Review recognized Menlo College as a top business school and a “Best in the West.”

School size: 800 students   

Location: Silicon Valley in Atherton, California 

Nearby attractions: Union Square, Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Muir Woods National Monument,
Big Basin Redwood State Park

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Programs

Cost of Attendance

The following provides you with estimated costs for your tuition at Menlo College. 

Please note: Total tuition and fees will vary depending on the housing and meal plans chosen (in addition to a one-time $1,000 program fee).

Living On-Campus

Estimated Cost of Attendance
$ 61,870 /year
  • Tuition: $37,800/year
  • This is an estimate only. Other costs and fees may apply.

Living Off-Campus

Estimated Cost of Attendance
$ 70,816 /year
  • Tuition: $37,800
  • This is an estimate only. Other costs and fees may apply.

For a more detailed breakdown of cost by program, please click Apply Now and complete the form. 

Scholarships

International students who apply and enroll at Menlo College can earn up to $30,000 per year towards tuition, room, and board, bringing the cost of attendance down to $35,000 to $45,000 per year. Submit your application to see how much you qualify for.

Merit Scholarships available; inquire with msis@menlo.edu. 

About Menlo College

How to Apply

Use the button below to access Menlo College’s unique application. Once you submit your application, your agent will work with you to supply all documents required for your application file.

Get started now! Click Apply Now to unlock important details about start dates, application deadlines,
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Admission Requirements

To apply for Menlo College, you will need the following:

1. Submit your free online application. 

2. Submit your transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. If you intend to transfer units to Menlo College, you must have your transcripts evaluated by SpanTran Pathway, WES or Incred. 
 
3. Submit your Resume/CV which lists and describes your educational history, work or job history, coursework related to the graduate program to which you are applying, and any experiences relevant to your pursuit of graduate studies – including internships, published articles or other published materials, volunteer and/or community service experience, study or work outside of your home country, and any other interests or activities related to your graduate program.
 
4. Include a Statement of Purpose. A 1000 word essay is required and must be uploaded in the online application. Please address the following questions in a single document:
  • What are your short and long-term professional goals and how will this degree help you achieve those goals?
  • Why have you chosen this degree and who or what experience influenced you to apply?
  • Why Menlo College?
 
5. A personal essay and a letter of recommendation are not required, but proof of English Language Proficiency or English assessment via virtual or in-person interview by Menlo College is required.
 
Note: Upon acceptance, all students are required to participate in the school’s student health program or in a health benefit plan with comparable coverage.