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Graduation and Retention Rates

1-Year (fall-to-fall) Student Retention

2023–24
2022–23
2021–22
2020–21
2019–20
2018–19
2017–18
2016–17
2015–16
2012-13
First-time First Year Students
54%
57%
59%
54%
60%
70%
73%
56%
54%
56%
First Year Transfer Students
58%
69%
59%
58%
46%
74%
72%
76%
56%
84%
Sophomore Students
78%
72%
67%
68%
61%
85%
82%
86%
61%
77%
Junior Students
68%
72%
66%
56%
65%
69%
76%
83%
89%
83%
Undergraduate Overall
64%
68%
63%
59%
57%
74%
76%
74%
62%
Graduate Overall
85%
85%
84%
73%
79%
87%
87%
87%
85%

Six-Year Graduation Rates

2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
First-time, degree-seeking cohort
(6-year graduation rate: %)
37%
46%
31%
34%
41%
35%
37%
30%
33%
29%
All Undergrads (including FF)
51%
60%
58%
53%
56%
50%
54%
52%
53%
54%
Graduate Students
79%
82%
79%
76%
80%
82%
79%
80%
83%
84%

Post Graduation Activities

Naropa University has collected data from recent graduates to understand their post-graduation activities.

This information serves multiple purposes: It helps current and prospective students make informed decisions when selecting majors and exploring career paths, and it provides the Naropa community with valuable insights into the professional and academic journeys of our alumnx. By tracking these outcomes, we can identify employment trends, assess the effectiveness of our programs, and strengthen career support services for future graduates. The following report summarizes the findings: Post-Graduation Activities Report 2021 – 2023

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

The data below (retention rates, graduation rates, and employment rates) apply solely to the students in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Transpersonal Contemplative Art-Based Counseling program. 

AY 2022–23 (Spring 2023 graduates)

Academic Year 2022–23
Year
Retention Rate
Employment Rate
Employment Knowledge Rate
2022 76% 100% 82%

AY 2023–24 (Spring 2024 graduates)

Academic Year 2023–24
Year
Retention Rate
Employment Rate
Employment Knowledge Rate
2023 90% 100% 100%

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

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Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.