Naropa University

https://www.naropa.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,120

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,873

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

100%

66 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,094

61% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

36.7%

11 Graduates

About

Naropa University is a higher education institution located in Boulder County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Naropa University were Counseling Psychology (165 degrees awarded), Creative Writing (15 degrees), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (13 degrees).

In 2024, 285 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Naropa University. 76.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (203 degrees), 8.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Naropa University is $36,120, which is $12,120 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Naropa University is $36,120, which is $12,120 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,873.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Naropa University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,120

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Naropa University was $36,120. The cost of tuition at Naropa University is $12,120 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Naropa University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,873

2024 Value

11.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Naropa University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,873. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Naropa University grew by 11.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Naropa University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,688

Room and Board

$1,253

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Naropa University was of $12,688 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.809% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,253. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.239% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Naropa University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Naropa University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.41% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Naropa University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Naropa University received 66 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34% annual growth. Out of those 66 applicants, 66 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 1,094 students enrolled at Naropa University in 2024.

Naropa University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 66

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Naropa University was 100% (66 admissions from 66 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 34%, while admissions declined by 29.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Naropa University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Naropa University had a total enrollment of 1,094 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Naropa University is 667 students and the part-time enrollment is 427. This means that 61% of students enrolled at Naropa University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Naropa University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.5% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Two or More Races, 2.93% Asian, 2.19% Black or African American, and 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Naropa University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.9%), followed by White Male (22.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Naropa University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,094 students. The full-time enrollment at Naropa University is 667 and the part-time enrollment is 427. This means that 61% of students enrolled at Naropa University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Naropa University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Naropa University was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Naropa University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Naropa University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
760 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
110 enrolled students
Two or More Races
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Naropa University is 69.5% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Two or More Races, 2.93% Asian, 2.19% Black or African American, and 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 83 students (7.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 151 more women than men received degrees from Naropa University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Naropa University is white (203 degrees awarded). There were 8.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Naropa University is Counseling Psychology (165 degrees awarded), followed by Creative Writing (15 degrees) and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (13 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Naropa University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (220 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), and English (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Naropa University are Elementary & middle school teachers (260,027 people), Other managers (215,724 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (173,826 people), Postsecondary teachers (161,149 people), and Secondary school teachers (128,882 people).

The most specialized majors at Naropa University in 2024 are Psychology (220 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), English (15 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Naropa University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Naropa University are Psychology (220 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), English (15 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Naropa University are Elementary & secondary schools (725,292 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (390,674 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (324,122 people), Outpatient care centers (218,732 people), and Computer Systems Design (181,349 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Naropa University.

Other Health & Physical Education

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Naropa University was Other Health & Physical Education with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Naropa University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

218

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University, which is 0.307 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (218).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Naropa University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University in Counseling Psychology, which is 0.279 times less than the 129 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 129 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University in Counseling Psychology, which is 3.58 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from Naropa University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
203 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Naropa University is white (203 degrees awarded). There were 8.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

8.42% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
154 degrees awarded
White Female
153 degrees awarded
White Female
147 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Naropa University is white female (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (153 degrees).

Operations

Naropa University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.69M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

In 2024, Naropa University had a total salary expenditure of 30.4M. Naropa University employs 30 Instructors, 21 Assistant professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Naropa University are Female Instructor (21), Female Assistant professor (18), and Male Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Naropa University are: Management, with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 20 employees.

Endowment

$4.69M

2024 Endowment

1.58%

growth from 2023

Naropa University has an endowment valued at about $4.69M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Naropa University grew 1.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Naropa University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.2M

2024 Salaries

4.14%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Naropa University paid a median of $16.2M in salaries, which represents 53.2% of their overall expenditure ($30.4M) and a 4.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Naropa University paid a total of $3.9M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Naropa University were Management with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 20 employees.

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