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Naropa University

Black Pinpoint 2130 Araphahoe Avenue | Boulder, CO | 80302

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
139
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Acceptance Rate
93%
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Average HS GPA
3.03

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Application Essay
Recommendation(s)

Non-Academic

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Interview

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
66/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$23,420
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,300
On-Campus Room and Board
8478
Approximate Expenses per year
$34,398

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
9 : 1
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Total Faculty
194
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Terminal Degree
70

Gender

Women
117
Men
77
Minority
18
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's

Prominent Alumni

Tim Hernandez

Writer, teacher, award winner

Seth Braun

Author, teacher and nutritionist

Jeff Salzman

Director of Integral Institute

06. Student Body

Gender

61% female39% male

Out of State

74% are out
of state26% are
in-state

Students

90% are
full time10% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
480
Foreign Countries Represented
24

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
16%
First-Year Students
96%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Lincoln Building

Nalanda Event Center

Meditation Hall

Naropa Cafe

Visual Arts Studio

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Chautauqua Park

Pearl Street Walking Mall

Dushanbe Tea House

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Boulder Theatre

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Nadine Gressett
Events and Visitation Coordinator
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2130 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80302
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303-546-3548

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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303-546-3548

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
2:00pm and 3:30pm
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
2-3 times per year

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Taxi, shuttles, buses. Denver International Airport (DIA) 30 miles


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

http://www.naropa.edu/admissions/otherinfo.cfm

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Posted on website: http://www.naropa.edu/admissions/otherinfo.cfm


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
20
Number of Honor Societies
0
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Academic
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,129
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,969
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,998
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,129
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - On Campus Interviews

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 EDUCATION.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
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02 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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03 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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04 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Studies.
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05 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
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06 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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07 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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08 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music, General.
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General.

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