Admissions Questions and Answers

What is the application deadline?
What credentials must be submitted to properly file an application?
How will my file be evaluated?
How is my admission GPA calculated?
What programs are offered at Menlo?
What is the core curriculum or general education requirement?
What are the current expenses for tuition, room and board, and fees?
How can I make Menlo College affordable and how do I apply for financial aid?
What types of scholarships are available?
Where is the College located?
What is the size of the campus community?
What are your on-campus housing options?
How's the food?
What attractions/activities are close to campus?
Will the College honor AP or CLEP? If so, what are the minimum scores to receive credit?
Are high school honors courses weighed in favor of the grade point average?
Are there academic support services on campus?
Are study abroad opportunities available?
What is the student to faculty ratio?
What is the ratio of enrolled males and females?
What resources are available at the Library?
What career services are offered at Menlo?
Are freshmen permitted to live off campus?
What are the sports programs that Menlo offers?
What are some fun and interesting ways to take advantage of Menlo College's location in the Bay Area?

What is the application deadline?

Menlo has a rolling admission policy. However, priority status is given to students who complete their applications by December 1 for our Early Action Consideration, or by our priority deadlines of November 1 for Spring admission and February 1 for Fall admission.

What credentials must be submitted to properly file an application?

Completed application, $40 application fee, essay, letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, transcripts, and test scores (only for freshmen). See our Transfer Students link for information on transferring to Menlo.

How will my file be evaluated?

We value the individual strengths and diversity that students bring to Menlo, so we choose not to follow a specific formula when making our admission decisions. Each applicant is reviewed individually, and the acceptance decisions are based on many factors including the strength of your course curriculum, the school you attend(ed), and your grades and test scores. In addition, we consider your extra-curricular activities, community involvement, employment, and leadership roles. We are most interested in the quality of your activities, rather than the quantity.

How is my admission GPA calculated?

For admission and scholarship purposes, Menlo College Recalculates GPAs to include only courses taken that were academic in nature.

What programs are offered at Menlo?

Menlo College offers bachelor's degrees in the following fields of study:

Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Business Management
Human Resource Management
International Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Marketing Communication
Psychology
Real Estate (anticipated Fall 2012)
Sports Management
Individually Designed Major
(Students may combine any of our fields of study to create their own major.)

What is the core curriculum or general education requirement?

General Education requirements include: World Civilization (one year), English (three levels), Foreign Language (one year), Humanities (one lower and one upper division), Political Science, Intro to Computers, Science w/Lab, Diversity (two courses in women's studies, ethnic studies, and/or religious studies), College Algebra, and Environmental Resource Management.

What are the current expenses for tuition, room and board, and fees?

Tuition	$34,476
Room and Board	$11,330
Health Insurance Fee	$920 (estimated)
Student Body Fee	$600

How can I make Menlo College affordable and how do I apply for financial aid?

Menlo College offers two basic types of assistance: merit-based financial aid (scholarships) and need-based financial aid (grants, loans, work-study). You must fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You may fill one out online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or pick up an application in the Office of Financial Aid.

What types of scholarships are available?

We offer generous merit-based scholarships for both freshman and transfer students, ranging from $5,000 to $18,000 per year.

Where is the College located?

Menlo College is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, 20 miles from both the San Jose and San Francisco International Airports.

What is the size of the campus community?

The College is located on a 40-acre campus, located in the residential community of Atherton. Seven hundred students are enrolled in the College.

What are your on-campus housing options?

We have five residence halls on campus. Kratt Hall is the four-story freshman hall; El Camino Hall is a one-story co-ed hall by wing; O'Brien Hall is a two-story all male hall; Howard Hall is a two-story, all suite, co-ed hall by floor; Michael's Hall is also a two-story, all suite, co-ed hall by floor.

How's the food?

Campus Dining Services at Menlo College, managed by Sodexho USA, features a healthy, environmentally friendly dining program. A variety of organic, hormone-free and healthy products are provided, including:

Hormone-free poultry, beef and pork (including deli meats) that are grain-fed and free of antibiotics and unnecessary preservatives
Certified organic produce, locally grown where possible, with seasonal exceptions as requested
House-made salad dressings free of trans-fats
House-made desserts, cookies and pastries
Organic cheeses, whole eggs, oils, spices, flour, granola, tofu, soy milk and other popular ingredients
All bio-degradable disposable products
Special labeling of all organic, hormone-free, free-range, and GMO free foods

In addition, students participate in composting and recycling programs. Menlo College takes pride in providing a healthy, delicious, and educational dining service program for students.

What attractions/activities are close to campus?

Our location, in the affluent suburb of Atherton, puts us blocks from lovely downtown Menlo Park and its quaint, tree-lined streets, cafés, and espresso bars. The Stanford Shopping Center is just minutes away, in addition to movie theatres and restaurants. In just 30 minutes you could be in San Francisco or at the Pacific Ocean. Menlo is reasonably close to Berkeley, Napa Valley, and only a few hours from Lake Tahoe where one can enjoy a full array of outdoor activities.

Will the College honor AP or CLEP? If so, what are the minimum scores to receive credit?

Menlo offers credit in all areas. More information is available on our AP, IB and A-Level Credit page.

Are high school honors courses weighed in favor of the grade point average?

Yes, an additional grade point is given for each honors or advanced placement course.

Are there academic support services on campus?

Menlo has an Academic Success Program, which will help a student through tutoring and by developing study strategies.

Are study abroad opportunities available?

Menlo offers a variety of study abroad opportunities in places like Mexico , China, Japan, Chile, Italy and Spain.

What is the student to faculty ratio?

15:1

What is the ratio of enrolled males and females?

60% male, 40% female.

What resources are available at the Library?

The Bowman Library houses over 65,000 volumes and new material is added monthly. The Library also has over 4,200 electronic books (eBooks). Librarians are available to assist with learning how to locate books, and use the research databases, as well as use the Web. They can also help streamline a research topic or find material not available in the Bowman Library.

What career services are offered at Menlo?

The Office of Career Services at Menlo College provides career counseling to students and alumni, at all stages of their career development process. In conjunction with Menlo faculty, the staff help students determine career goals and find relevant internships and jobs. Specific workshops include Job Search Strategies, Resume and Cover Letter Techniques, Interviewing Skills, and Applying to Graduate School. Menlo's ideal location in the heart of Silicon Valley, provides students with multiple internship and employment opportunities. Our distinguished alumni are excellent networking resources.

Are freshmen permitted to live off campus?

Students living within a 30-mile radius of the campus and with a legal parent or guardian may live off campus.

What are the sports programs that Menlo offers?

Menlo competes in the NCAA Division III and NAIA California Pacific Conference. Menlo offers Baseball, Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Cross-Country, Golf, and Soccer for men. For women Menlo offers Basketball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Softball, Wrestling, and Volleyball.

What are some fun and interesting ways to take advantage of Menlo College's location in the Bay Area?

There is so much to do and see in the San Francisco Bay Area we could not possibly list it all here. But we have selected some of our favorites. When you visit Menlo College, you may want to make a weekend or vacation out of it.

Spend a day (or week) touring the world-famous city of San Francisco - it's just a short trip from Menlo's campus.
Go to a 49ers game at Monster Park or go to a Giants game at AT&T Park.
Go to Santa Cruz and enjoy the beach, the Beach Boardwalk, or the Mystery Spot.
Attend a play or musical at one of San Francisco's many theaters.
Take a tour through the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose.
Drive the scenic California Coast via Highway 1.
Try all the new roller coaster rides at Great America in San Jose.
Shop 'til you drop at the Stanford Shopping Center or nearby outlet centers.
Explore the many outdoor activities in the Sierra Nevada Mountains or at Lake Tahoe.
Experience a Sharks hockey game at the Tank in San Jose.
Visit one of the many museums within a 30-mile radius of the campus.
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge by foot, car, or bike.