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Naropa University

Naropa University is a small, private institution located in Boulder, co. Founded in 1974, Naropa University offers undergraduate degrees in 23 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 338 undergraduates
cost $34,600 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Naropa University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 100.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.01
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Naropa University is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Psychology, Other
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,696
Books & supplies $1,256
Other expenses $4,672
Cost of attendance* $51,224
Average financial aid package $35,804
Estimated cost $15,420 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,696
Books & supplies $1,256
Other expenses $4,672
Cost of attendance* $51,224
Average financial aid package $35,804
Estimated cost $15,420 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Naropa University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 338, with gender binary students split 29% male and 71% female.

Total enrollment

1,065

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
21%
African American %
0%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
73%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Naropa University, students love their Student Union of Naropa. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302-6697
phone 303-444-0202
address https://www.naropa.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student union of naropa

Devotional singing club

Student yoga practice group

Students of color and allies

Naropa alliance for psychedelic studies

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Naropa University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Naropa University?

Naropa University is located in Boulder, co.

What is the acceptance rate at Naropa University? 

The acceptance rate for Naropa University is 100%.

What’s the average GPA for Naropa University?

The average high school GPA for Naropa University students was 3.01.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Naropa University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Naropa University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $204,896.

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