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Naropa University
- 2130 Arapahoe Ave
- Boulder, CO 80302
- OPEID College Code: 02117500
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- General Phone: (303) 444-0202
- President: Thomas B. Coburn
- Website: www.naropa.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,104

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.naropa.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 51 | 88 | 139 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 46 (90%) | 83 (94%) | 129 (93%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 24 (52%) | 45 (54%) | 69 (53%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 69%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 69% | 28% | - | 48% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,294 | $2,989 | - | $11,766 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 2 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 543 | 473 | 308 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,814 | $19,426 | $18,500 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,814 | $19,426 | $18,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $686 | $664 | $652 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,501 | $6,894 | $7,049 |
| Other Expenses | $4,238 | $4,106 | $3,954 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,239 | $31,090 | $30,155 |
| Out of State | $32,239 | $31,090 | $30,155 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,500 | $20,090 | $19,152 |
| Out of State | $21,500 | $20,090 | $19,152 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,500 | $20,090 | $19,152 |
| Out of State | $21,500 | $20,090 | $19,152 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Theology School | $16,146 | $16,146 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ||||
| Early Childhood Education | - | 6 | - | - |
| Education, Other | - | - | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||||
| Creative Writing | - | - | 32 | - |
| English Language and Literature | - | 19 | - | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 18 | 2 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | - | 13 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||||
| Environmental Studies | - | 2 | - | - |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | - | - | 8 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ||||
| Religious Studies | - | 6 | 18 | - |
| Psychology | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | - | - | 110 | - |
| Psychology | 2 | 39 | - | - |
| Psychology, Other | - | - | 23 | - |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||||
| Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other | - | 12 | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | ||||
| Divinity, Ministry | - | - | - | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||||
| Fine Studio Arts | - | 3 | - | - |
| Music | 1 | 7 | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | - | 7 | - | - |
| Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | - | - | 24 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,104 Undergraduate: 478 Graduate: 601 Professional: 25
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 363 Female: 741
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 176 Female: 302
- Graduate Gender Male: 175 Female: 426
- Professional Gender Male: 12 Female: 13
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 826 Part-Time: 278
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 435 Part-Time: 43
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 372 Part-Time: 229
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 19 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 42 | 4% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 14 | 1% |
| Asian | 24 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 4% |
| White | 745 | 67% |
| Unknown | 237 | 21% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 87 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 102 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 192 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 334 | 30% |
| Ages 30-34 | 137 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 95 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 89 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 58 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 224 | 178 | 46 |
| Faculty Status | 63 | 46 | 17 |
| Graduate Assistants | 47 | - | 47 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 63 | 46 | 17 |
| Primarily Instruction | 63 | 46 | 17 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 74 | 67 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 59 | 39 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 28 | 26 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 22 | 20 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 6 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,987 (46) | $45,013 (20) | $41,429 (26) |
| Professor | $48,336 (10) | $54,813 (4) | $44,017 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $43,075 (20) | $44,491 (11) | $41,344 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,159 (12) | $37,700 (2) | $39,451 (10) |
| Instructor | $40,662 (4) | $38,735 (3) | $46,440 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,987 (46) | $45,013 (20) | $41,429 (26) |
| Professor | $48,336 (10) | $54,813 (4) | $44,017 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $43,075 (20) | $44,491 (11) | $41,344 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,159 (12) | $37,700 (2) | $39,451 (10) |
| Instructor | $40,662 (4) | $38,735 (3) | $46,440 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 62% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | - |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
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