Menlo College is proud of its three latest top college rankings. By focusing on student success, Menlo College lands on top for ROI (return on investment), equity creation, and careful resource management.
As a leading business school, Menlo College is committed to all of its diverse students. With:
- 99% of students receiving financial aid;
- A 360-degree academic support system; and,
- A mandatory internship program,
Menlo College students are positioned for future success. College rankings systems are increasingly changing their analyses to include what Menlo College has long known: A college education is a major investment for any student, and a college community must therefore squarely focus on student success.
#45 Globally for Alumni Employment
Once again showing the success of Menlo College graduates, alumni rank #45 in the world for having held executive positions at the world’s largest companies. This is a top 3% ranking among the nearly 1,600 colleges and universities the CWUR considered. The College also ranks in the top 7% globally for academic excellence, demonstrating that Menlo students are educated to achieve success at large companies and more.
Simply put: “Menlo gave me the skills on how to build relationships,” says Saeed Amidi ‘83, founder of Plug and Play, a Silicon-Valley based start-up incubator, in an interview on his Menlo College experience.
Maximizing ROI for Low-Income Students
The Center for Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University ranked Menlo in the top 8.0% of colleges in America for ROI among its low-income students. This ranking was calculated based on the average price of a degree, graduation rate, and future earnings for this group of students. With these three factors, Menlo College ranks highly on ensuring Pell Grant recipient students achieve the same results as their non-Pell Grant recipient peers. Pell Grant recipients represent 35% of Menlo College students, and supporting them as they pursue their degrees is a priority for the campus community.
The Financial Aid office at Menlo College works with all students to meet their financial needs to ensure they can attend Menlo College. With this aid, students earn an affordable college degree that reflects a relevant, effective education.
#11 in America for Academic Stewardship
Adding to the new top college rankings is Menlo College’s ranking as #11 in Academic Stewardship by Academic Influence. Menlo College is recognized for being financially efficient and mission-focused. In other words, as a small, private, mainly residential college with proven-ROI, Menlo College delivers the best possible education, experience, and outcome for its diverse student population.
“Every member of the Menlo College community can take pride in the recognitions we are earning. These awards reflect our commitment to be the best investment students can make in themselves. These rankings reflect Menlo’s focus on helping every student to succeed,” Menlo College President Steven Weiner said.
Menlo College: The Best Investment a Student Can Make in Themselves
The College is squarely focused on creating an environment that fosters student success and changes the trajectory of student lives. Menlo graduates maximize their ROI and post-graduation earnings by landing jobs at Silicon Valley’s top companies – or starting companies of their own! This commitment to success is reflected in the College’s most recent rankings by the Center for World University Rankings, Georgetown University, and Academic Influence.
“As a Political Science student, I have direct access to Dean Melissa Michelson, the Dean of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Political Science, who teaches and works in the fields of Political Science and Public Policy. She has taken the time to connect me with regional leaders who tackle issues revolving around affordable housing, financial aid, and immigration. Most recently, I was connected with a Community Engagement professional who hired me to work on a county campaign, tackling systemic disparities.” Diana Guardado ‘23, Social Media Marketing Intern at Hope and Heal Fund.
These rankings add to Menlo’s current standings as:
- The 16th most diverse college in America by Niche;
- The 11th best business school in the U.S. by Money;
- Top 16% of colleges by Forbes;
- A “Best in the West” college by The Princeton Review for the 12th year in a row, and;
- A Five-Star Champions of Character Institution by the NAIA.
Read more about Menlo’s recognition for focusing on student success:
- All of Menlo College’s Recent Rankings and Reviews
- Four New Top College Rankings: Menlo College Students See ROI
- Menlo College Offers Two New In-Demand Degree Programs with Business Analytics Major and Political Science Minor
- High ROI for Menlo Students: New Top College Rankings
- Menlo College Designated as a Minority Serving Institution
About Menlo College
Menlo College was established in 1927. It is a small, private, non-profit, four-year, accredited, residential college located in Atherton, California. Menlo College’s location in Silicon Valley, one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative geographical areas, has enabled the college to create a valuable market niche for its students locally — as well as globally. Menlo College cultivates in its students the skills, integrity, and passion to make meaningful contributions in an innovation economy.
