Naropa University

www.naropa.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,400

2021 Average Net Price

$29,924

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.952%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

148 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

964

66.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34.2%

13 Graduates

About

Naropa University is a higher education institution located in Boulder County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Naropa University were Counseling Psychology (96 degrees awarded), Creative Writing (12 degrees), and Other Psychology (9 degrees).

In 2021, 219 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Naropa University. 78.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (166 degrees), 7.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Naropa University is $34,400, which is $11,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Naropa University is $34,400, which is $11,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,924.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending Naropa University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Naropa University was $34,400. The cost of tuition at Naropa University is $11,216 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$29,924

2021 Value

2.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Naropa University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,924. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Naropa University grew by 2.61%.

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

$11,847

Room and Board

$1,256

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Naropa University was of $11,847 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 4.98% between 2020 and 2021.

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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Naropa University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.82% with respect to 2020, when 83% 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.

0.952%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Naropa University was 0.952%, which represents 3 out of the 315 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 148 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.5% annual growth. Out of those 148 applicants, 148 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 964 students enrolled at Naropa University in 2021.

Naropa University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

148

Accepted Out of 148

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Naropa University was 100% (148 admissions from 148 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 100%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.5%, while admissions declined by −7.5%..

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.

Enrollment

Naropa University had a total enrollment of 964 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Naropa University is 645 students and the part-time enrollment is 319. This means that 66.9% of students enrolled at Naropa University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Naropa University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.5% White, 9.54% Hispanic or Latino, 6.43% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, 1.66% Black or African American, and 0.415% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Naropa University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.6%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.01%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.1%), followed by White Male (21.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Naropa University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 964 students. The full-time enrollment at Naropa University is 645 and the part-time enrollment is 319. This means that 66.9% of students enrolled at Naropa University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

54%

2021 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
699 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
92 enrolled students
Two or More Races
62 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Naropa University is 72.5% White, 9.54% Hispanic or Latino, 6.43% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, 1.66% Black or African American, and 0.415% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 45 students (4.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 123 more women than men received degrees from Naropa University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Naropa University is white (166 degrees awarded). There were 7.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Naropa University is Counseling Psychology (96 degrees awarded), followed by Creative Writing (12 degrees) and Other Psychology (9 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (139 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees), and English (18 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 (260,900 people), Other managers (200,685 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (163,982 people), Postsecondary teachers (160,710 people), and Social workers, all other (109,165 people).

The most specialized majors at Naropa University in 2021 are Psychology (139 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees), English (18 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Naropa University are Psychology (139 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees), English (18 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (651,695 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (367,890 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (300,041 people), Outpatient care centers (176,220 people), and Individual & family services (155,762 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 (2021)

Counseling Psychology
96 degree-majors awarded
Creative Writing
12 degree-majors awarded
Other Psychology
9 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Naropa University was Counseling Psychology with 96 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 2021

171

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University, which is 0.281 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (171).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University in Counseling Psychology, which is 0.263 times less than the 76 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Naropa University in Counseling Psychology, which is 3.8 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from Naropa University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Naropa University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
166 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Naropa University is white (166 degrees awarded). There were 7.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

5.48% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
126 degrees awarded
White Male
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Naropa University is white female (126 degrees awarded). There were 3.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (40 degrees).

Operations

Naropa University has an endowment valued at nearly $5.99M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 723k (12.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Naropa University had a total salary expenditure of 22.9M. Naropa University employs 22 Instructors, 17 Associate professors and 14 Assistant professors. Most academics at Naropa University are Female Instructor (19), Female Associate professor (9), and Female Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Naropa University are: Management, with 62 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees.

Endowment

$5.99M

2021 Endowment

10.4%

growth from 2020

Naropa University has an endowment valued at about $5.99M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Naropa University grew 10.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.4M 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

$12.3M

2021 Salaries

1.43%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Naropa University paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, which represents 53.6% of their overall expenditure ($22.9M) and a 1.43% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Naropa University paid a total of $3.57M to 62 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Naropa University were Instructor with 22 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Assistant professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Naropa University were Management with 62 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Naropa University was Female Instructor with 19 employees, Female Associate professor with 9 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 9 employees.

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