Atherton, California

Menlo Admission Requirements

Q: Does Menlo College prefer SAT or ACT?

51% of students submit their SAT scores to Menlo. 21% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into Menlo College?

45% of those who apply are granted admission to Menlo. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for Menlo College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1150. 51% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for Menlo College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 23. 21% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into Menlo College

Acceptance Rate

45.5%

Admission Difficulty for Menlo College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Average

How hard is it to get into Menlo and can I get accepted? The school has a 45% acceptance rate ranking it #30 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 986 out of 2,168 applicants were admitted making Menlo a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent. Menlo College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Menlo SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

920-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT

51%

SAT Scores for Menlo College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	460
SAT Math 25th	460
SAT Composite 25th	920

SAT Scores for Menlo College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	570
SAT Math 75th	580
SAT Composite 75th	1150
Average SAT Score	1040

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 74 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 920 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 800. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1040 out of 1600. The school ranks #62 in California for highest average SAT composite score. 51 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.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Menlo College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1150 and Above	Good	>58%
1035 to 1150	Avg +	45%-58%
920 to 1035	Avg -	32%-45%
805 to 920	Reach	22%-32%
Less than 805	Low	<22%

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Menlo ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-23

Applicants Submitting ACT

21%

ACT Scores for Menlo College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	17
ACT Math 25th	17
ACT Composite 25th	18

ACT Scores for Menlo College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	23
ACT Math 75th	22
ACT Composite 75th	23
Average ACT Score	20

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 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #62 in California for highest average ACT composite score. 21 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Menlo College.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Menlo College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23 and Above	Good	>61%
20 to 23	Avg +	45%-61%
18 to 20	Avg -	35%-45%
16 to 18	Reach	26%-35%
Less than 16	Low	<26%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.2

Typical High School Grades

You 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 #69 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.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Menlo College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
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

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

Menlo College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,183	985	2,168
Accepted	533	453	986
Acceptance Rate	45%	46%	45%
Enrolled	75	82	157
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	18%	16%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications were Due

Apr 1, 2020

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Apr 1, 2020.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Menlo College and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Menlo College Admission Requirements
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

High School Credits Accepted at Menlo College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118693 IPEDS survey data for Menlo College.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Menlo College prefer SAT or ACT?

51% of students submit their SAT scores to Menlo. 21% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Menlo College?

45% of those who apply are granted admission to Menlo. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Menlo College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1150. 51% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Menlo College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 23. 21% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.