Naropa University
Boulder, CO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 317
Graduate Enrollment: 639
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 100%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 19.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 48.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 64.7%
Black: 1.9%
Hispanic: 10.7%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 9.2%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 6.9%
Black: 1.9%
Hispanic: 10.7%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 9.2%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 6.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,296
In-State tuition: $34,800Out-of-State tuition: $34,800
Estimated books and supplies: $1,256 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,516 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,626 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,176 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,626 (2022)
Average Family Income: $70,294 (2017)
Median Family Income: $21,389 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 52.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,712 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $262 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,293 |
| $30k-48k | $22,389 |
| $48k-75k | $33,050 |
| $75k-110k | $40,796 |
| $110k+ | $42,896 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 13%6-year graduation rate: 34%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 88.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,712 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 67.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $16,539 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $25,910 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 10 | $16,645 ($1,387) | |||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Systems Science and Theory. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 32 | $33,250 | $270 | $15,006 ($1,251) | $25,291 ($2,108) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 116 | $1,192 | $35,025 ($2,919) | $35,626 ($2,969) | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $57,546Full time faculty: 29%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,426,787 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $5,991,295 (2022)