Menlo College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,425

Cost of attendance at Menlo College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,425

Cost of attendance at Menlo College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Menlo College was $35,658. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Menlo College

Menlo College net price calculator

$35,658

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Menlo College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$35,658	$8,606 (32%)	$27,767	$25,846	$32,747	$28,585	$37,980
2021	$27,052	$181	$26,534	$27,296	$27,543	$22,858	$33,313
2020	$27,233	$534 (2%)	$24,367	$17,988	$19,343	$25,567	$35,453
2019	$26,699	$3,146 (11%)	$20,007	$17,967	$19,640	$25,792	$34,088
2018	$29,845	$406 (1%)	$26,616	$24,052	$25,439	$26,406	$37,314
2017	$29,439	$1,250 (4%)	$27,023	$17,034	$22,821	$24,515	$31,779
2016	$30,689	$897 (3%)	$21,980	$23,321	$27,945	$32,748	$35,428
2015	$31,586	$2,279 (8%)	$24,243	$21,529	$26,222	$29,864	$35,197
2014	$29,307	--	$21,734	$20,642	$24,611	$31,077	$31,729

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Menlo College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$62,546	$3,310 (5%)	$47,425	$13,997	$1,124
2021	$65,856	$985 (2%)	$45,860	$19,446	$550
2020	$64,871	$2,078 (3%)	$44,305	$20,016	$550
2019	$62,793	$2,687 (4%)	$42,800	$19,443	$550
2018	$60,106	$1,633 (3%)	$41,350	$18,206	$550
2017	$58,473	$1,740 (3%)	$39,950	$16,732	$1,791
2016	$56,733	$1,825 (3%)	$38,750	$16,219	$1,764
2015	$54,908	$704 (1%)	$37,520	$15,642	$1,746
2014	$54,204	$1,160 (2%)	$37,100	$15,434	$1,670
2013	$53,044	--	$36,110	$15,268	$1,666

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Menlo College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $15,990 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Menlo College is $1,777 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Menlo College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,124.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Menlo College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,736

If living off-campus, with family: $2,394

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,312
How much is Menlo College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Menlo College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Menlo College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,943	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,943	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Menlo College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Menlo College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$15,990	0	565
2021	N/A	N/A	$15,400	0	611
2020	N/A	N/A	$14,796	0	630
2019	N/A	N/A	$14,225	19	549
2018	N/A	N/A	$13,680	19	452
2017	N/A	N/A	$13,150	19	501
2016	N/A	N/A	$12,630	19	511

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Menlo College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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