Menlo College Athletics

Menlo College competes in the NAIA, which sits between Division I and Division III in terms of competitiveness and athletic scholarships. The Oaks field 16 varsity sports with 337 total athletes, meaning about 42% of the 811-student body participates in college athletics. This is an unusually high percentage that reflects the school's small size and community feel. The athletic department awards $4.4 million in scholarships annually, which helps offset some tuition costs for talented student-athletes. Menlo competes in the Pacific West Conference against other small West Coast colleges. Given the school's business focus and Silicon Valley location, athletics serve more as a way to build leadership skills and campus community rather than as a path to professional sports careers.