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Menlo Admission Requirements

Atherton, California

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Your chances of getting into Menlo College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

61.7%
Admission Difficulty for Menlo College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Menlo is 61.7%.  Its admission rate is the 41st lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Menlo and can you get accepted?

Menlo is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,072 out of the 3,357 who applied were admitted.

Menlo College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Menlo?

62% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Menlo College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

Menlo GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Menlo College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Menlo are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Menlo accepts 62% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Menlo is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #74 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Menlo is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.3 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Menlo SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Menlo College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

51%
SAT Scores for Menlo College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
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Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Menlo College
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Menlo ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

21%
ACT Scores for Menlo College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Menlo College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Menlo College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,675 1,682 3,357
Accepted 1,073 999 2,072
Acceptance Rate 64% 59% 62%
Enrolled 103 100 203
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 10% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Apr 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

129

Applicants have 129 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Menlo College is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Menlo College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Menlo College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Menlo College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Menlo College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118693 IPEDS survey data for Menlo College.

Last updated February 24, 2024