Naropa University
Boulder, CO · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 339 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $28,720 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 41.8%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $24,712, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.16x. The average net price after financial aid is $29,179 per year. The most popular programs include Cognitive Psychology, Psychology, Psychology, Other, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Rhetoric & Composition.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$28,720
Graduation Rate
41.8%
Median Debt
$24,712
Average Net Price
$29,179
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.25x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.16x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
339
Admission Rate
100.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
54.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$36,620
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,620
Pell Grant Rate
51.4%
Federal Loan Rate
54.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$21,457
Income $30K–$48K
$33,397
Income $48K–$75K
$21,817
Income $110K+
$46,397
Student Demographics
Women
66.1%
White
62.2%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
14.2%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
63.4%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (16)
Bachelor (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $43,238 | 33 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 6 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 4 |
| Movement Therapy | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
Master (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | $45,234 | 139 |
| Psychology, Other | Not reported | 17 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 12 |
| Religion | Not reported | 9 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 6 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Science | Master | 2 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs in Colorado
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