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Menlo College Ranks in the Top 8.3% of Universities Worldwide, Celebrates Year of Distinction

Atherton, CA – June 2, 2025 – Menlo College has been ranked in the top 8.3% of universities worldwide in the 2025 Global 2000 list published by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), out of 21,462 institutions evaluated. The ranking reflects the College’s strong performance across CWUR’s outcome-based methodology, which includes education, employability, faculty, and research.

Menlo’s Employability Rank of #62 places it among the top institutions globally for preparing graduates to succeed in their careers. CWUR rankings are based entirely on measurable indicators with no reliance on surveys or institutional submissions. For the more than 21,000 institutions around the world, the 2025 edition analyzed 74 million data points.

A Year of Achievement

This recognition comes during a year marked by several major milestones for Menlo College:

• Handshake Career Spark Award: Menlo’s Internship and Career Services team was honored with a Career Spark Award, recognizing its success in supporting students’ career readiness and professional growth.
• Carnegie “Opportunity College and University” Designation: The Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education named Menlo an Opportunity College and University. This designation highlights institutions that serve students from diverse backgrounds and lead to strong post-graduate earnings.
• New Graduate Program in Financial Technology: Menlo launched its third graduate program, offering a new Master of Science in Financial Technology (MSFT) degree.  The program was designed in collaboration with industry leaders to prepare students for high-demand roles in digital finance. It blends rigorous training in finance, blockchain, AI, and digital banking with real-world application, positioning graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving fintech landscape.
• NCAA Division II Transition: Menlo Athletics achieved remarkable success in its first year competing as a new member of NCAA Division II, further enhancing opportunities for student-athletes. 

“This has been an exceptional year for Menlo College. From global recognition in university rankings to new academic programs and national accolades, each milestone affirmed our commitment to student success and career readiness,” said President Steven Weiner. “These achievements underscore the strength of our community and the impact of a Menlo College education.”

Read more about our Handshake Career Spark Award and Internships and Career Services, Carnegie Designation, MSFT Program, and NCAA II Athletics. 

For more information about the 2025 Global 2000 list, visit cwur.org.

Contact Information:

Press Contact: pr@menlo.edu

About Menlo College:

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College is a small, private, nonprofit institution founded in 1927 with a mission to “ignite potential and educate students to make meaningful contributions in the innovation economy.” Menlo offers undergraduate degrees in business and psychology, as well as graduate programs, including a Master of Science in Information Systems, a Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology, and a newly launched Master of Science in Financial Technology. With a student body that includes many first-generation college students, Menlo emphasizes experiential learning, requiring internships as part of the curriculum to ensure students graduate career-ready. The College is also proud to be designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).