Menlo College is a small private business-focused college in Silicon Valley's heart, Atherton, California, offering undergraduate degrees emphasizing entrepreneurship, marketing, and real-world skills. Students rave about personalized attention from professors with industry experience, close-knit family-like community, diverse peers, and prime location near tech giants.

State

California

Student Population

831

Acceptance Rate

50%

GPA Range

3.0-3.5

SAT Range

1000-1200

Common Majors

Marketing, Psychology, Finance, Business, Accounting

"Menlo's collaborative Oaks culture builds tight friendships through clubs and welcome events. The compact campus creates perfect networking spots. Silicon Valley offers internships at Google and Apple nearby while San Francisco brings concerts and hiking trails."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$48,260

Conference

California Collegiate Athletic Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.5

Avg Women's Scores

80.7

Men's Team Notes

Menlo men’s golf averaged about 74–75 per player per round, with team totals near 298 over four counting scores. The Oaks posted sub‑par and low‑70s rounds across multi‑round events, contended in tightly packed fields, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Menlo women’s golf averaged about 80–81 per player per round, with team totals near 323 over four counting scores. The team turned in mixed 70s, 80s, and 90s, earned top‑five finishes at regional‑level events, and improved low‑round performance over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jess Stimack

Women's Coach

Jess Stimack

Men's Email

jess.stimack@menlo.edu

Women's Email

jess.stimack@menlo.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jess Stimack became Menlo Director of Men's Golf in June 2025, bringing NCAA DII playing experience from Chico State (three top-10 national teams, 2004 runner-up) and assistant coaching at Sonoma State. A Northern California native with nearly 20 years at Bennett Valley Golf Course mentoring youth, he emphasizes student-athlete development, discipline, and recruiting regional talent from Atherton.

Women's Coach Bio

Jess Stimack leads Menlo women's golf since June 2025 as Director, leveraging DII championship-level play at Chico State and Sonoma State assistant role. With deep NorCal golf ties and professional mentoring at Bennett Valley Golf Course, he fosters competitive excellence, academics, and community engagement for the Oaks in their CCAA transition from Atherton, California.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Menlo's collaborative Oaks culture builds tight friendships through clubs and welcome events. The compact campus creates perfect networking spots. Silicon Valley offers internships at Google and Apple nearby while San Francisco brings concerts and hiking trails."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Menlo men’s golf averaged about 74–75 per player per round, with team totals near 298 over four counting scores. The Oaks posted sub‑par and low‑70s rounds across multi‑round events, contended in tightly packed fields, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Menlo women’s golf averaged about 80–81 per player per round, with team totals near 323 over four counting scores. The team turned in mixed 70s, 80s, and 90s, earned top‑five finishes at regional‑level events, and improved low‑round performance over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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CSU Monterey Bay

CSU East Bay

Chico State