Naropa University

Boulder, CO · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Midsize city

100%Acceptance rate
$29,179Average net price / year
37%Graduation rate
$28,720Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,712Median debt at graduation
339Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$36,620
Total cost of attendance
$53,397
Room & board
$12,290
Books & supplies
$1,256
Average net price
$29,179

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$21,457
$30–48k
$33,397
$48–75k
$21,817
$75–110k
$45,897
$110k+
$46,397

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100.0%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
First-year retention
54%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$21,841
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$28,720
Median debt (graduates)
$24,712
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
51%
Students with federal loans
54%

Programs: what graduates earn

2 of 22 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Psychology, General33$17,708$25,500

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology139$37,793$104,815

Students

Undergraduates
339
Graduate students
820
Part-time
9%
Women / men
70% / 30%
White
62%
Hispanic
14%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Avg faculty salary
$53,415 / year
Full-time faculty
39%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.naropa.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 1% of degrees
  • English – 4% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 15% of degrees
  • Philosophy & Religious Studies – 3% of degrees
  • Psychology – 64% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Naropa University?

100.0% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Naropa University cost?

The average net price after grants is $29,179 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $36,620 and the full cost of attendance is $53,397.

How much do Naropa University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $28,720 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

37% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.