2027 Costs for Residential Undergraduate Students
For NEW Students Beginning an On-Campus BA in Sustainability Studies in Spring 2027
Estimated Tuition Breakdown
- $18,600/ semester for students enrolled 12-18 credits in Fall and Spring
- For students enrolled for fewer than 12 credits, or each credit in excess of 18, students will be charged $1,210/ credit
- Summer online courses are billed at $500 per credit (starting summer 2027)
Estimated Student Fees
Fees that occur each semester:
- Student Fees - $250*
- Health Insurance - $1,807**
*Only charged to students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
**Rate estimated based on 25/26 rates. Automatically charged to residential students enrolled full-time. Students with comparable coverage can submit a waiver.
Estimated Cost of Attendance Examples
Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly Total | $41,314 | ||
Credits | 12-18 | 12-18 | |
Tuition | $18,600 | $18,600 | |
Health Insurance | $1,807 | $1,807 | |
Student Fees | $250 | $250 | |
Semester Cost | $20,657 | $20,657 |
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly Total | $37,700 | ||
Credits | 12-18 | 12-18 | |
Tuition | $18,600 | $18,600 | |
Student Fees | $250 | $250 | |
Semester Cost | $18,850 | $18,850 | |
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
Fall | Spring | Summer 2027(online) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Credits | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Tuition | $7,260 | $7,260 | $3,000 |
Student Fees | $250 | $250 | $250 |
Semester Cost | $7,510 | $7,510 | $3,250 |
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
A student’s cost of attendance includes direct costs paid to the university (i.e. tuition & fees), as well as estimated indirect costs a student will incur, which are not included in their tuition bill (i.e. books & supplies).
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 $2,969/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school full-time for 9 months (living off campus).
Yearly Total Indirect Costs | $26,718 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Housing & Food | $17,442 | |||
Transportation | $1,512 | |||
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $1,256 | |||
Personal & Misc. | $6,282 | |||
Loan Fees | $226 | |||
A student’s cost of attendance includes direct costs paid to the university (i.e. tuition & fees), as well as estimated indirect costs a student will incur, which are not included in their tuition bill (i.e. books & supplies).
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 $2,745/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school full-time for 9 months (living on-campus).
Yearly Total Indirect Costs | $24,701 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Housing & Food | $15,425 | |||
Transportation | $1,512 | |||
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $1,256 | |||
Personal & Misc. | $6,282 | |||
Loan Fees | $226 | |||
Connect with Student Financial Services
- (303) 546-3509 (Financial Aid)
- (303) 546-3554 (Tuition)
- finaid@naropa.edu
- tuition@naropa.edu
- vabenefits@naropa.edu
- Schedule Appointment
Summer Office Hours
- Virtual: M–Th 8–5 pm MT (by phone, email, or zoom appt.)
- In-Person: Wed 9–5 pm (1st Floor, Wulsin Hall, Arapahoe Campus)
Connect with Student Financial Services
- (303) 546-3509 (Financial Aid)
- (303) 546-3554 (Tuition)
- finaid@naropa.edu
- tuition@naropa.edu
- vabenefits@naropa.edu
- Schedule Appointment
Summer Office Hours
- Virtual: M–Th 8–5 pm MT (by phone, email, or zoom appt.)
- In-Person: Wed 9–5 pm (1st Floor, Wulsin Hall, Arapahoe Campus)
