Menlo college was founded in 1927 as a component of menlo school and college. On JULY 1, 1994, the college commenced operations as a separate, NON-profit, coeducational institution of higher education. (continued on schedule o)the separation between menlo school and menlo college was finalized in 2008. Today menlo operates as a small, innovative, private residential college recognized by the princeton review for the excellence of its programs.