Naropa University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,400

2023 Average Net Price

$31,491

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

94%

100 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,117

59.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.9%

17 Graduates

About

Naropa University is a higher education institution located in Boulder County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Naropa University were Counseling Psychology (139 degrees awarded), Other Psychology (17 degrees), and Creative Writing (12 degrees).

In 2023, 258 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Naropa University. 77.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (188 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Naropa University is $34,400, which is $9,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Naropa University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 307 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Naropa University is $34,400, which is $9,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,491.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Naropa University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Naropa University was $34,400. The cost of tuition at Naropa University is $9,825 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$31,491

2023 Value

11.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Naropa University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,491. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Naropa University grew by 11.9%.

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

$12,791

Room and Board

$1,256

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Naropa University was of $12,791 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.98% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,256. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Naropa University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.53% with respect to 2022, when 85% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Naropa University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 307 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Naropa University received 100 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.38% annual growth. Out of those 100 applicants, 94 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94% acceptance rate.

There were 1,117 students enrolled at Naropa University in 2023.

Naropa University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 100

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Naropa University was 94% (94 admissions from 100 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 100%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 6.38%, while admissiomns remained the same.

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.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Naropa University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Naropa University had a total enrollment of 1,117 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Naropa University is 669 students and the part-time enrollment is 448. This means that 59.9% of students enrolled at Naropa University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Naropa University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.8% White, 9.22% Hispanic or Latino, 5.82% Two or More Races, 2.6% Asian, 2.06% Black or African American, 0.0895% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0895% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Naropa University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Naropa University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,117 students. The full-time enrollment at Naropa University is 669 and the part-time enrollment is 448. This means that 59.9% of students enrolled at Naropa University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

57%

2023 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 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
780 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
103 enrolled students
Two or More Races
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Naropa University is 69.8% White, 9.22% Hispanic or Latino, 5.82% Two or More Races, 2.6% Asian, 2.06% Black or African American, 0.0895% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0895% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 86 students (7.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 140 more women than men received degrees from Naropa University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Naropa University is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Naropa University is Counseling Psychology (139 degrees awarded), followed by Other Psychology (17 degrees) and Creative Writing (12 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (189 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 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 (216,053 people), Other managers (194,882 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (160,835 people), Postsecondary teachers (154,743 people), and Clergy (126,293 people).

The most specialized majors at Naropa University in 2023 are Psychology (189 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), English (15 degrees), Theology (6 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Naropa University are Psychology (189 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), English (15 degrees), Theology (6 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (677,135 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (368,898 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (302,979 people), Outpatient care centers (190,125 people), and Individual & family services (160,003 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.

Most Common (2023)

Counseling Psychology
139 degrees awarded
Other Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Creative Writing
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Naropa University was Counseling Psychology with 139 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Naropa University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

199

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University, which is 0.296 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (199).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University in Counseling Psychology, which is 0.275 times less than the 109 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University in Counseling Psychology, which is 3.63 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Naropa University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Naropa University is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
188 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Naropa University is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

5.43% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
142 degrees awarded
White Male
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Naropa University is white female (142 degrees awarded). There were 3.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (46 degrees).

Operations

Naropa University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.61M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 81.8k (1.77%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Naropa University had a total salary expenditure of 29.8M. Naropa University employs 35 Instructors, 17 Assistant professors and 15 Associate professors. Most academics at Naropa University are Female Instructor (25), Female Assistant professor (13), and Male Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Naropa University are: Management, with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 24 employees.

Endowment

$4.61M

2023 Endowment

36.9%

growth from 2022

Naropa University has an endowment valued at about $4.61M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Naropa University grew 36.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.1M 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: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.5M

2023 Salaries

13.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Naropa University paid a median of $15.5M in salaries, which represents 52.1% of their overall expenditure ($29.8M) and a 13.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.43% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Naropa University paid a total of $4.07M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Naropa University were Instructor with 35 employees, Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 15 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Naropa University were Management with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Naropa University was Female Instructor with 25 employees, Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Male Associate professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Naropa University.

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