Menlo Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Menlo College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
43%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Moderate | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into Menlo and can I get accepted? The school has a 43% acceptance rate ranking it #26 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,085 out of 2,524 applicants were admitted making Menlo a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has moderate requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 52 percent. Menlo College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1090-1230Applicants Submitting SAT
34%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 550 |
| SAT Math 25th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1090 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1230 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Menlo College?
Menlo College typically requires applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1020. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. The school ranks #49 in California for highest average SAT composite score. 34 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1230 and Above | Good | >56% |
| 1160 to 1230 | Avg + | 43%-56% |
| 1090 to 1160 | Avg - | 31%-43% |
| 1020 to 1090 | Reach | 21%-31% |
| Less than 1020 | Low | <21% |
Menlo ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-25Applicants Submitting ACT
11%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 25 |
| Average ACT Score | 21 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Menlo?
Admission data indicates that Menlo regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #51 in California for highest average ACT composite score. 11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Menlo College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 25 and Above | Good | >58% |
| 21 to 25 | Avg + | 43%-58% |
| 18 to 21 | Avg - | 32%-43% |
| 15 to 18 | Reach | 23%-32% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <23% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.2Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Menlo College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Menlo College was 3.2 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #60 in California for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Menlo will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 16% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 14% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 22% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 37% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,205 | 1,285 | 2,524 |
| Accepted | 576 | 509 | 1,085 |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 40% | 43% |
| Enrolled | 56 | 98 | 154 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 10% | 19% | 14% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2020Days left to Apply
194Applicants have 194 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Menlo before the Apr 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Oct 18 |
| Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| Dec 7 | Dec 20 |
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Nov 14 |
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Menlo College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118693 IPEDS survey data for Menlo College.
