Naropa University, CO
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Naropa University Rankings
Affordability38
Selectivity17
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings3
Diversity43
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Naropa University
90%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
10%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Education1%
English Language and Literature8%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies20%
Natural Resources and Conservation10%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies12%
Philosophy and Religious Studies4%
Psychology31%
Visual and Performing Arts12%
Admissions
Getting into Naropa University
98%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Naropa University
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $50K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $43K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $35K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $40K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Naropa University
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 54% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 70% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 67% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Naropa University
73%
Retention Rate
25%
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 33% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 34% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 35% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 100% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 39% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 55% | 50% |
| Other race | 100% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Naropa University
76%
Employment Rate
$16K
Median Salary
$8K
25 Pctl Salary
$27K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 76% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 77% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 75% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 71% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 79% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $2K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $8K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $16K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $27K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $41K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $16K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $18K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $21K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Naropa University
409
Undergraduates
25%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
534
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 21% | 18% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Naropa University, CO
University of Colorado Boulder
0 miles, SW
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
1 miles, E
Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
5 miles, NE