Atherton, CA
Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 63% to 68% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,039 | 1,906 | 240 | 63% |
| 2020 | 2,471 | 1,594 | 129 | 65% |
| 2021 | 2,134 | 1,489 | 148 | 70% |
| 2022 | 3,357 | 2,072 | 203 | 62% |
| 2023 | 3,041 | 2,062 | 178 | 68% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,162 of 1,629 women and 900 of 1,412 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Menlo College has an acceptance rate of 68% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,062 of 3,041 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
3,041 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 178 enrolled.
No. Menlo College is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 63% to 68% — it has become less selective.