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Menlo College Admissions

It is moderately difficult to get into Menlo College.

Consult with Menlo College's admissions department for more information on applying.

Menlo College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Menlo College's admissions stats.

Menlo College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist No

Menlo College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Menlo College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action Yes November 15 January 15
Regular Decision Yes 4 1

Applying Early to Menlo College?


Menlo College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Menlo College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Some students apply early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Menlo College Admissions


Transferring to Menlo College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Menlo College

Menlo College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Menlo College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Menlo College

What does Menlo College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Important
Class Rank Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Application Essay Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Interview Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Volunteer Work Considered
Work Experience Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest Considered

Make sure to check with Menlo College for more information on admission factors.

Menlo College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Menlo College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Menlo College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Menlo College?

Menlo College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Menlo College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Menlo College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Menlo College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Menlo College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Menlo College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term


Menlo College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Menlo College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Menlo College.

Does Menlo College accept transfer credits?

✅ Menlo College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Menlo College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Menlo College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Menlo College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Menlo College?

✅ Menlo College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Menlo College?

❌ Menlo College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Menlo College?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Menlo College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

Unknown

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Menlo College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Apr 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Jun 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Menlo College is Apr 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Menlo College is Jun 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Menlo College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Menlo College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

Not available

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

777

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$49,090

Out-of-State

$49,090

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Apr 1
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