A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Menlo are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 71% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
29%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
22%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 100% more male students than female students enrolled at Menlo College with a gender ratio of 1% men to 0.36% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Menlo has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.71%
|
| Women |
0.36%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6
|
| Women |
3
|
Menlo serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 49 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
49%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
30%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.9% |
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, 2025