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Naropa University is in a small city, in Boulder, Colorado. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Naropa University earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.
Naropa University does not admit all applicants. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Naropa University, in 2005, had 1,222 students (991 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302-6697
Admissions Phone: (303) 546-3572
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 546-3534
http://www.naropa.edu
Naropa University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 174 | counseling psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 69 | creative writing, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Religion And Philosophy | 37 | religion, ministry |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | early childhood education, education courses |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | natural resources management, environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 6 | visual and performing arts |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | adult development and aging |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and fitness |
Number of programs and degrees for Naropa University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 207 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 108 | 9 |
| First-professional degree | 8 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Naropa University had a total enrollment of 1,222 students (991 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 19% |
| California | 13% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| New Mexico | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Naropa University offers campus housing for 58 of its 991 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boulder, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 103 | 84% | 39 | 38% |
| Men | 42 | 30 | 71% | 13 | 43% |
| Women | 80 | 73 | 91% | 26 | 36% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 546-3572
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Room and board | $ 7,049 |
| Room charge | $ 4,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,799 |
| Books and supplies | $ 652 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,954 |
Financial Aid:
Naropa University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2117500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 546-3534
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $42,645 | 6 | $40,358 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $37,264 | 8 | $40,477 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $36,851 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $33,879 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $37,127 | 25 | $38,117 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Naropa University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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