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Interested in attending Menlo College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Menlo College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

78
%
Acceptance rate
March 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Menlo College?

78%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Menlo accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,523 people applied and 3,574 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2032 / 2557 (79%)
Men
1493 / 1966 (76%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Menlo College:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

5%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 5% ended up enrolling at Menlo College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Menlo College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Menlo considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Menlo College?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Menlo is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Menlo College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 15
Regular admission deadline
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