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“Business and psychology in the heart of Silicon Valley”
Menlo College is a small private business and liberal arts college on a 45-acre campus in Atherton, California — adjacent to Stanford University and at the center of Silicon Valley. Founded in 1927, Menlo describes itself as the only U.S. college solely focused on business and psychology. Its AACSB-accredited programs (reaccredited July 2025) span management, finance, accounting, marketing, sports management, and entrepreneurship, while a mandatory internship requirement ensures all students gain real-world Silicon Valley work experience. Approximately 20% of students are international, drawn from 40+ countries, and ranked #9 Most Diverse College in America by Niche (2025). The 10-year median graduate salary is $53,900. IMPORTANT NOTE: WSCUC issued a Notice of Concern in June 2024 (the college meets standards but is in danger of non-compliance); a Special Visit is scheduled for 2026. The 4-year graduation rate is 31% and first-year retention is 68% — significantly below national averages. Prospective students should weigh these metrics and monitor accreditation developments at wscuc.org.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$53,630
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Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $53,630
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
