Menlo College
Atherton, California · Private
Menlo College admitted 68% of 3,041 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 51% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Menlo College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 30, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 15, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Menlo College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $72,369 a year. After grants, students paid $28,158 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Menlo College’s acceptance rate?
Menlo College admitted 68% of applicants: 2,062 of 3,041 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Menlo College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 30, 2026 and regular decision is due March 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Menlo College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Menlo College have supplemental essays?
No. Menlo College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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