Naropa University

Boulder, CO

Naropa University

Boulder, CO

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Tuition & Fees

$39,361

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

29%

male

71%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 94
Declined 6
Total Received 100
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Enrollment

368

undergraduate students

749

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1974, Naropa University is a private nonprofit four-year liberal arts university that is inspired by the Buddhist religion and emphasizes experiential learning, with programs in areas such as psychology, contemplative studies, and environmental studies. It is located on a campus in Boulder, Colorado.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,117
Established in 1974
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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12-acre campus in Boulder (population: 107,125), 30 miles from Denver. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Denver. Branch campus sites in Boulder. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO
80302

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
18%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
60%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Other application fee If your current financial situation warrants waiving of your application fee, submit a fee waiver form.
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Not used SAT or ACT Not used

Admit Rate

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 94
Declined 6
Total Received 100

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
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Financial Aid

93%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$23,439

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $34,600
Housing $7,000
Additional fees $4,761
Books & supplies $1,253
Total $47,614
Average Financial Aid - $23,439
Total with Avg. Aid $24,175

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $917,995
State $99,000
Institutional $5,117,683
Other external $49,330
Total $6,184,008

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $375,250
Other external $11,800
Total $387,050

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 303 546-3534
finaid@naropa.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Creative Writing yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Psychology, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes yes
Systems Science and Theory yes
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Contemplative Psychology
  2. Traditional Eastern Arts/yoga
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

1,117

total students

34%

in-state

66%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

33%

368
students

Female
71%
262

Male
29%
106

67%

749
students

Female
74%
557

Male
26%
192

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

333
students

Female
72%
239

Male
28%
94

10%

35
students

Female
66%
23

Male
34%
12

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

83

Transfer applicants enrolled

23%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 7
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
India
Israel
Nicaragua
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special orientation
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