About
About Menlo College
Menlo College is a community college in Atherton, CA, known for its business focused, small private college, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 62%, Menlo College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 203 students each year. Menlo College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Menlo College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $36,084 per year; the sticker price of $66,275 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Menlo College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$66k/yr | $25.5k |
| 30k-48k | ~$66k/yr | $27.6k |
| 48k-75k | ~$66k/yr | $28.1k |
| 75k-110k | ~$66k/yr | $31.6k |
| 110k+ | ~$66k/yr | $37.3k |
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