In order to be honored as an NAIA Scholar Team, a team must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. During the 2009-10 academic year the Oaks women's basketball team posted a 3.16 GPA while volleyball recorded a 3.07 GPA and men's basketball a 3.02 GPA. This is the second consecutive year that Menlo's women's basketball team has earned the honor.

Menlo College is one of 100 schools to have at least three teams recognized. A total of 12 teams from the California Pacific Conference are 2009-10 NAIA Scholar Teams with Menlo, Mills, Holy Names, and Bethany represented on the list.