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Naropa University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Boulder, CO

$34,400

Avg tuition

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About Naropa University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Naropa University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Boulder, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 325, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The university offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,400.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

100% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

54% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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964

Students enrolled

29%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

73%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

6%

Unknown

5%

Black

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

74%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $34,400 $34,400
Graduate $19,556 $19,556

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,256
On-campus room and board $10,516
On-campus other expenses $4,626
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $13,176
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,626
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,626

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $50,798 $50,798
Off-campus without family $53,458 $53,458
Off-campus with family $40,282 $40,282

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

62%

State Grant Aid

8%

Institution Grant Aid

88%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,652
State Grant Aid $1,115
Institution Grant Aid $19,316
Pell Grant Aid $5,086

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$20k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Education

BA

MA

DOC

2

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

3

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

7

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

9

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

11

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

12

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.