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Naropa University

Boulder, Colorado 80302-6697

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Naropa University is a private institution in Boulder with particular strength in psychology and health sciences.

A small campus of 368 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $28,720 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,862.

Established
1974
Type
Private university

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94%Acceptance
SAT Avg
368Students
9:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$28,720Earnings 10yr
$28,862Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Naropa University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,600
Room & Board$10,696
Books & Supplies$1,253
Total Cost of Attendance$52,900
Average Net Price$28,862
Median Debt at Graduation$24,712
Monthly Payment (10yr)$262

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,428
$30–48K$21,626
$48–75K$26,342
$75–110K$40,662
$110K+$43,733

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,862

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (23)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
368
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
57%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 2%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 2%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.0%
Freshman Retention57.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$21,841
8 Years$23,791
10 Years$28,720

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$26,100
Men
$29,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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