Menlo College's published cost of attendance is $72,020. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $25,546, middle-income families pay around $28,103, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,298.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $72,020 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,630 |
| Room and Board | $18,236 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,920 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $31,100 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,546 |
| $30–48k | $27,618 |
| $48–75k | $28,103 |
| $75–110k | $31,596 |
| $110k+ | $37,298 |
Menlo College's published cost of attendance is $72,020. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $25,546, middle-income families pay around $28,103, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,298. Azimuth ranks Menlo College #1185 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Menlo College's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to have demonstrated financial need assessed and to qualify for merit-based scholarships where applicable. The gap between published cost of attendance and actual net price can be substantial — understanding how net price differs from sticker price helps families budget realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,347; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,903, median federal debt of $21,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $246 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Menlo College earn median 4-year earnings of $79,903, placing Menlo College in the 86.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $17,296 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Menlo College in the 94.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Menlo College #145 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Menlo College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 70 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $81,996, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. Psychology, General enrolls 30 graduates earning $52,942 and operates at 1.0x benchmark, while Digital Marketing with 29 graduates reaches $74,930 at 1.1x benchmark. Finance and $103,918 round out the top quartile, with Accounting delivering $93,619 for its 22 graduates. This program lineup — anchored in Business — supports strong early-career outcomes and sustained earnings growth through the first decade after enrollment.
