Menlo College is a small private business college in Atherton, in the middle of Silicon Valley between San Francisco and San Jose. It focuses almost entirely on business, with degrees in management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and psychology. Stanford and many tech headquarters are a short drive away.
Atherton, California, United States
Official website: menlo.edu
1927 in Atherton
Undergraduate business education
Silicon Valley, near Stanford
$46,000 – $52,000
International students, before scholarships
$20,000 – $26,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on menlo.edu before you apply.
BS Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Finance
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Marketing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
Silicon Valley location for internships.
Small classes focused on business.
A leafy campus in one of the Bay Area's quietest towns.
Graduates join Silicon Valley startups, banks and tech firms.
Internships at nearby companies are common.
Bachelor's graduates may qualify for OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The small campus sits in Atherton, next to Menlo Park and a Caltrain station.
Silicon Valley has a huge tech job market and very high rent; most students live on campus.
Form I-20 issued by Menlo College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Menlo reviews applications on a rolling basis, with priority dates in winter. Apply by spring for fall.
Programmes start in fall and spring.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Menlo College after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Business management, finance, marketing and entrepreneurship are the main options. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Menlo offers merit scholarships to most international students. Check the financial aid page.
