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Estimated Costs per Program

Tuition and Fees

MA Contemplative Education (low-residency program)  
Year 1
$17,580
Average Scholarship for MA Contemplative Education students
$500
Remaining Cost
$17,080
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

 

MFA Creative Writing (low-residency program)  
Year 1
$15,800
Average Scholarship for MFA Creative Writing students
$1,145
Remaining Cost
$14,655
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Environmental Leadership  
Year 1
$15,960
Average Scholarship for MA Environmental Leadership students
$1,150
Remaining Cost
$14,810
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

Masters of Divinity  
Year 1
$22,760
Average Scholarship for Masters of Divinity students
$2,500
Remaining Cost
$20,260
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Psychology: Contemplative Psychotherapy  

Year 1

$17,660
Average Scholarship for MA Psychology:
Contemplative Psychotherapy students
$1,250
Remaining Cost
$16,410
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Religious Studies: Contemplative Religions  
Year 1
$21,060
Average Scholarship for MA Religious Studies students
$1,425
Remaining Cost
$19,635
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Religious Studies: Indo-Tibetan Buddhism  
Year 1
$18,510
Average Scholarship for MA Religious Studies students
$1,425
Remaining Cost
$17,085
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Religious Studies with Language: Contemplative Religions  
Year 1
$27,860
Average Scholarship for MA Religious Studies with Language students
$2,650
Remaining Cost
$25,210
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Religious Studies with Language: Indo-Tibetan Buddhism  
Year 1
$25,310
Average Scholarship for MA Religious Studies with Language students
$2,650
Remaining Cost
$22,660
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Somatic Counseling Psychology: Body Psychotherapy  
Year 1
$21,910
Average Scholarship for MA Somatic Counseling Psychology: Body Psychotherapy students
$1,520
Remaining Cost
$20,390
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Somatic Counseling Psychology: Dance/Movement Therapy  
Year 1
$21,910
Average Scholarship for MA Somatic Counseling Psychology: Dance/Movement Therapy students
$1,520
Remaining Cost
$20,390
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance  
Year 1
$21,060
Average Scholarship for MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance students
$1,025
Remaining Cost
$20,035
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy  
Year 1
$19,360
Average Scholarship for MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy students
$1,285
Remaining Cost
$18,075
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Counseling Psychology
Year 1
$16,810
Average Scholarship for MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology students
$1,460
Remaining Cost
$15,350
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Wilderness Therapy  
Year 1
$22,760
Average Scholarship for MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Wilderness Therapy students
$1,450
Remaining Cost
$21,310
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

MA Transpersonal Psychology: Ecopsychology (low-residency program)
Year 1
$17,580
Average Scholarship for MA Transpersonal Psychology students
$450
Remaining Cost
$17,130
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

 

 

MFA Writing and Poetics  
Year 1
$22,935
Average Scholarship for MFA Writing and Poetics students
$1,630
Remaining Cost
$21,305
  • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year in Federal Stafford Loans (of which up to $8,500/year may be subsidized).
  • Graduate students may be able to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS loan up to the total Cost of Attendance minus all other aid awarded.
  • Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
  • Many students work part-time off and on campus.  For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, please visit the Employment webpage.
  • Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill.  Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.

 

Scholarships available for this program
(application required)
Scholarships available for this program
(no application required)

Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance is determined using guidelines established by the Colorado Commission of Higher Education and assumes that students are limiting expenses by sharing housing, utilizing public transportation, etc. Living expenses (room and board, books, transportation, personal and miscellaneous) are about $1,500/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school. 

  Room & Board $8,478
  Transportation $1,300
  Books & Materials $1,200
  Personal & Misc. $3,402
 
  Total Indirect Costs $14,380

Please note, for low-residency programs, expenses for room and board, and transportation are not a part of the cost of attendance for off-campus semesters.

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