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Naropa University

#1559 in US ranking Boulder, CO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$58,714
Tuition & fees
$36,620
Avg. aid
$21,187
Receiving aid
88%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$26,551
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Naropa University?

Naropa's reported recurring events include Community Practice Day, a Losar New Year celebration, and convocation. Together, they reflect the institution's emphasis on shared practice, cultural learning, and academic community.

Community Practice Day provides a setting for collective contemplative activity. Losar recognizes the Tibetan New Year and its cultural significance, while convocation marks an academic gathering. The form and schedule of any event can change from year to year; the current campus calendar is the best guide to whether it is open to all students and what participation involves.

What are the student housing and dining options at Naropa University?

Naropa offers university-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing, but living on campus is not the norm for most students: about 20% are reported to do so. Housing availability should not be mistaken for a guarantee of placement.

Reported residence features include high-speed internet and electronically controlled entrances. Prospective residents should check the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and what a particular room assignment includes before making plans. Students may also need to compare university housing with Boulder-area off-campus options, including transportation to their classes.

Dining arrangements and meal-plan terms should be checked against the current housing and dining materials. In particular, students should establish whether a meal plan is required for their residence, what meals it covers, and how those charges appear in their individual budget.

Naropa University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

18

Naropa University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
20%
Campus size
12 acres

Naropa University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Naropa University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Allen Ginsberg Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Naropa University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Naropa University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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