Naropa University
Naropa University is a private research university in Boulder, Colorado, enrolling about 339 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 100.00% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,720 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $36,620
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,179 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 339 90.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.67%
Naropa University: what the data shows
Common questions about Naropa University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Naropa University?
Naropa University is located in Boulder, CO (ZIP 80302-6697).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Naropa University public or private?
Naropa University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Naropa University cost?
Published tuition: $36,620.
Average net price after aid: $29,179.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,457 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $33,397 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,817 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $45,897 |
| $110,001+ | $46,397 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $146,480.
How hard is it to get into Naropa University?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Naropa University?
Total enrollment: 339 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Naropa University?
150%-time completion rate: 36.67%.
First-year retention: 54.2%.
What do graduates of Naropa University earn?
Median earnings: $21,841 six years after entry; $28,720 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,712.
51.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Naropa University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (285 completions)
- CIP 422803 (165 completions)
- General Psychology (43 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (18 completions)
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (15 completions)
- CIP 390701 (13 completions)
- CIP 429999 (12 completions)
- CIP 380201 (5 completions)
- Allied Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (5 completions)
- CIP 030103 (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Naropa University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 36.67%; median earnings $28,720 at 10 years; net price $29,179. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$36,620
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Naropa University was $36,620.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,179
2024 Value
In 2024 Naropa University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,179.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$116,716 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,179 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$146,480 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Naropa University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Naropa University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Naropa University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,790 | $28,790 | $25,942 |
| 2014 | $29,970 | $29,970 | $26,505 |
| 2015 | $30,580 | $30,580 | $33,937 |
| 2016 | $31,170 | $31,170 | $26,112 |
| 2017 | $31,790 | $31,790 | $26,574 |
| 2018 | $31,790 | $31,790 | $26,812 |
| 2019 | $33,070 | $33,070 | $25,871 |
| 2020 | $34,600 | $34,600 | $30,062 |
| 2021 | $34,800 | $34,800 | $29,924 |
| 2022 | $34,600 | $34,600 | $26,838 |
| 2023 | $34,600 | $34,600 | $28,862 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Naropa University in 2024 is 339 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.67% 100% Completion Time
36.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.67% of students graduating from Naropa University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Naropa University.
Return on Investment
$24,712 Median Student Debt
$28,720 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
86.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
146.07% Return on Investment
8.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Naropa University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 42.2803: 165 completions
General Psychology: 43 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 18 completions
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education: 15 completions
CIP 39.0701: 13 completions
CIP 42.9999: 12 completions
CIP 38.0201: 5 completions
Allied Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions: 5 completions
CIP 03.0103: 3 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 285 completions
Most popular programs at Naropa University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Naropa University graduates.
About
Naropa University is a private non-profit institution located in Boulder, CO, offering 13 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 339 students. The admission rate is 100.00%. The institution maintains a 36.67% graduation rate. Approximately 51.36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Boulder, CO 80302-6697
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.67% graduation rate at Naropa University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Naropa University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $36,620 and average net price is $29,179 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Naropa University?
The admission rate is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Naropa University earn?
Median earnings are $21,841 six years after entry and $28,720 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Naropa University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Naropa University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,712.
How big is Naropa University?
Total enrollment is about 339 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Naropa University public or private?
Naropa University is a private nonprofit institution located in Boulder, CO.
Is Naropa University an HBCU?
No. Naropa University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Naropa University a tribal college?
No. Naropa University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Naropa University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Naropa University does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.2%).
Is Naropa University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Naropa University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.