98%

Acceptance Rate

$24,838

Avg.Financial Aid

014652

FAFSA Code

Naropa University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.naropa.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    953

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Naropa University is a private not-for-profit institution which was founded in 1974 and is rooted in contemplative education, teaching, and learning approach that integrates Eastern wisdom studies and arts with traditional western scholarships.

The university is the birthplace of modern mindfulness movement.

The university was established to help students through meditation and contemplative practice and find the deeper meaning in academic and artistic work.

Located in Boulder, CO, Naropa University is a private university. In 1974, Naropa University was founded. Out of total 966 students enrolled at NU, 397 belong to undergraduate courses while 569 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 164 who teach various courses to the students. Around 61% of the students are 24 and under at Naropa University. At NU around 70% are white, 13% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 7% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 70% of the students are females and 30% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Eleni Sikelianos, Tim Z. Hernandez, Brenda Coultas, and Bunky Echo-Hawk in its 46 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 45 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by NU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

2130 Arapahoe Ave

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, Naropa University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    98%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $25

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $25,220

  • Average Annual Cost

    $31,620

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,256

  • Other Fees

    $170

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $12,849

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $4,915

Total One Year Cost

$50,810

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to NU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $51,933. The average annual tuition cost ($33,070), books and supplies ($1,256), room and boarding ($10,957), and budget for other expenses ($5,140) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

9:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

73%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

67%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

42%

Male Professors

58%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Psychology, General

    31 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    11 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    11 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    10 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    8 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    6 Graduates

  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...

    4 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    4 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    8 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    6 Graduates

  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...

    4 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    4 Graduates

  • Music

    3 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    3 Graduates

  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

419

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

49%

Full-time / Part-time

92% / 8%

Students Gender

Male

33%

US National: 44%

Female

67%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

70%

Unknown

8%

Black

1%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

7%

Non Resident alien

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

67%

Out Of State

33%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$68,743 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 71% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

71%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$5,980/year

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

purple and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $10,957 per year for living on campus. At Naropa University, students are offered well-cooked food keeping in mind their health and nutritional requirements. Additionally, the university offers a wide assortment of dining and meal options to the students. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr escort safety rides. The university has enrolled around 30% male and 70% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$16,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$20,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$24,500 - $24,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$254 - $254

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

78%

Average Aid Per Year

$24,838

Students Receiving Federal Grants

51%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,288

Students Receiving State Aid

8%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,500

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

78%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,908

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$27,232

$48K - $75K

$7,250

> $110K

$10,000

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$450,895

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at NU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Naropa University is around $18,573 and the federal grant is $5,011. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,750, while the institutional aid is $18,573. At NU, the total amount of non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $450,895 per year.

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