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Naropa University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 104
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Naropa University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Naropa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Naropa University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Naropa University is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Naropa University is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Naropa University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,800

Cost of attendance at Naropa University in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,800

Cost of attendance at Naropa University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Naropa University received on average $22,372 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,372
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 14 54% $5,095 $71,330
Other Federal Grant 16 62% $5,652 $90,430
State Grant/Scholarships 2 8% $1,115 $2,230
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 23 88% $19,316 $444,277
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 92% $22,372 $536,937

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Naropa University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Naropa University students is 34.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.7%.

34.2%

  • white 33.3% 9 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Naropa University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Naropa University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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