Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate94.0%
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
4500.0%
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 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
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
113High
Estimated from CO state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Denverpop. 710K
24 mi(42 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
352 mi(610 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
573 mi(993 min)