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Menlo College Softball

Menlo College (Menlo) · Atherton, California · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate68%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate54%finish within six years
Undergraduates810Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty14 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Menlo College Softball coaches

Coaches at Menlo College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Menlo College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
Pacific West Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
menloathletics.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBusiness AnalyticsEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesFinance, GeneralHuman Resources Management/Personnel Administration, GeneralInternational Business/Trade/Commerce
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
14 : 1
Graduation rate
54% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$52,700
Campus

Where it is

Menlo College in Atherton.

Location
Atherton, California
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
menlo.edu
Overview

About Menlo College Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

McKinsey Thorpe, the Head Softball Coach, leads the Menlo College Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Menlo College (Menlo) competes in NCAA Division II Softball as a member of the Pacific West Conference. Menlo College is a small private school in Atherton, California with 810 undergraduates, a 68% acceptance rate.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Menlo College Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail McKinsey Thorpe, the Head Softball Coach and Megan Massa, the Assistant Softball Coach. Menlo College has 3 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so McKinsey can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Menlo College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Menlo College Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Menlo College D2?

Yes. Menlo College competes in NCAA Division II Softball, in the Pacific West Conference.

Is Menlo College public or private?

Menlo College is a private nonprofit school in Atherton, California.

What conference is Menlo College Softball in?

The Pacific West Conference.

Does Menlo College offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

Menlo College competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Menlo College Softball have?

3 coaches, led by McKinsey Thorpe, the Head Softball Coach.

How much does Menlo College cost?

In-state tuition is $52,700 and out-of-state tuition is $52,700 a year.

What is the Menlo College acceptance rate?

68% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Menlo College Softball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026