Small private business college in Silicon Valley with hands-on learning and NCAA Division II athletics.
Menlo College offers bachelor's degrees in business and psychology, with specialized areas including accounting, marketing, sports management, and AI & analytics. Graduate programs include Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Science in Financial Technology, and Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology. The college emphasizes practical skills, internships, and experiential learning, with a required internship component leveraging partnerships across Silicon Valley. The curriculum integrates leadership, critical thinking, creativity, team building, and communication skills.
Located 25 miles southeast of San Francisco in Atherton, Menlo's 45-acre suburban campus features modern facilities including Bowman Library (60,000+ volumes, 40,000 journal subscriptions), the Florence Moore Science and Engineering Building, Brawner Hall for business programs, and residence halls including the recently opened 288-bed Arrillaga Hall (2022). The college maintains a residential community with dining commons, student union, and athletic facilities. Student life includes 14 NCAA Division II varsity sports, student organizations, performing arts, and campus traditions like OAKtoberFest and TEDxMenlo College.
Menlo College accepts undergraduate and graduate applications. The college serves a diverse, international student body and offers support services including international student services, immigrant resources, and veterans support. Admissions events and campus visits (virtual and in-person) are available. The college emphasizes a personalized approach with student ambassadors guiding prospective students through the application and enrollment process.
U.S. News & World Report named Menlo a 'Best Regional College' in 2014. The Princeton Review has recognized it as one of the 'Best Colleges in the West' for over 15 consecutive years. Forbes ranked Menlo in the top 16% of colleges by academic stewardship. The college's women's wrestling team won two national titles in 2019 (WCWA and NAIA). Alumni include notable figures in business, sports, entertainment, and public service, with strong career placement through the annual Career Connect Day and internship partnerships.