Naropa University

Boulder, Colorado
4-year Private university

Overview

Naropa University is a private institution established in 1974 with city setting located at Boulder. It is ranked #105-115 in Regional Universities West in 2024 edition. Its tuition and fees are $ 34,800 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 325. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#105-115 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Urban
Location Boulder, Colorado
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1974
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
325 Undergraduates

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Psychology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Psychology
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$50,810
Cost of Attendance
$24,823
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $31,790
Outstate Tuition Fee $31,790
Room and Board Fees $10,696
$16,539 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

100% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Not Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the official national language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jul
28
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$47,032 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$24,404 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $50,810
94% Students with need received Financial Aid
75% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA or Financial Aid Application for International Students

Merit Scholarships

Available
Academic Excellence scholarships
Total Worth minimum of $10,000 per year
Eligibility New, entering full-time undergraduate students
Minimum Criteria Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5+
Requirement for maintenance Remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward a degree, Maintains minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and Submit financial aid application materials on time
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Academic Achievement Scholarships
Total Worth minimum of $5,000 per year
Eligibility New, entering full-time undergraduate students
Minimum Criteria cumulative GPA of at least 2.75-2.99
Requirement for maintenance Remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward a degree, Maintains minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA and Submit financial aid application materials on time
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Academic Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $7,500
Eligibility New, entering full-time undergraduate students
Minimum Criteria cumulative GPA of at least 3.0-3.49
Requirement for maintenance Remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward a degree, Maintains minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and Submit financial aid application materials on time
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Academic Honoors Scholarship
Total Worth $7,500
Eligibility New, entering full-time undergraduate students
Minimum Criteria Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0–3.49
Requirement for maintenance Remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward a degree, Maintains minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and Submit financial aid application materials on time
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Colin Wolcott Music Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Awarded to one or two outstanding undergraduate music students and is nonrenewable
Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition and housing costs for one week of the Summer Writing Program
Details For selected students who identify as, or who have experience working with, people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrouinds

Students

325 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
58% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
13% Students graduate within 6 years