Menlo College is distinguished by the richness of its diversity. More than half of our students identify as non-white, and this year they hail from 48 different nations. Our campus brings together voices from Asia, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and Africa, creating a truly global learning environment. This international character extends to our faculty as well, nearly a quarter of whom come from countries beyond the United States, ensuring that students benefit from a wide range of perspectives inside and outside the classroom.
Menlo College was designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) in 2019. These designations are granted by the U.S. Department of Education, and only 1% of all colleges and universities in the United States attract sufficient student diversity to warrant both Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution designations.
In fall 2025, Menlo College welcomed a richly diverse student body: 30% identified as Hispanic/Latino, 24% as international, 17% as white, 8% as two or more races, 7% as Asian, 5% as Black, and 2% as Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Menlo is also deeply committed to accessibility in higher education. In 2025, 39% of incoming freshmen were the first in their families to attend college.
Menlo alumni live and work in more than 88 countries around the world. They form an international network of support and advice. “Being part of the Menlo family has opened doors with other alumni in business and otherwise. The Menlo bond goes very deep.” says Ben Efraim ’80.
