Costs & Aid for Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling

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More than 75% of graduate students at Naropa University receive some form of federal or institutional aid to help cover their costs.

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For All Graduate Programs at Naropa University

Costs & Aid

Estimated Tuition Breakdown

Estimated Student Fees

Fees that occur each semester:

Fees that occur only the first semester at Naropa:

*Only charged to students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS (APPLICATION REQUIRED)

SCHOLARSHIPS (NO APPLICATION REQUIRED)

Estimated Example

Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$30,100
Credits
12.5
14
Tuition
$12,600
$12,600
Program Fees
$2,200
$2,200
Student Fees
$250
$250
Semester Cost
$15,050
$15,050

*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years

Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$20,650
Credits
6.5
6
Tuition
$7,875
$7,875
Program Fees
$2,200
$2,200
Student Fees
$250
$250
Semester Cost
$10,325
$10,325

*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 $2,976/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school full-time for 9 months (living off campus).

Yearly Total Indirect Costs
$26,784
Housing & Food
$16,785
Transportation
$1,305
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment
$1,256
Personal & Misc.
$6,642
Loan Fees
$796

Questions?

For more information on applying for financial aid and paying for classes, please see the Graduate Costs & Aid page

Estimated Tuition Breakdown

Estimated Student Fees

Fees that occur each semester:

Fees that occur only the first semester at Naropa:

*Only charged to students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS (APPLICATION REQUIRED)

SCHOLARSHIPS (NO APPLICATION REQUIRED)

Estimated Example

Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$27,300
Credits
12.5
12.5
Tuition
$11,075
$11,075
Program Fees
$2,200
$2,200
Student Fees
$500
$250
Semester Cost
$13,775
$13,525

*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years

Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$27,050
Credits
10
9.5
Tuition
$11,075
$11,075
Program Fees
$2,200
$2,200
Student Fees
$250
$250
Semester Cost
$13,525
$13,525

*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years

Summer
Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$29,250
Credits
8
6.5
6
Tuition
$7,300
$7,300
$7,300
Program Fees
$2,200
$2,200
$2,200
Student Fees
$250
$250
$250
Semester Cost
$9,750
$9,750
$9,750

*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 $2,976/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school full-time for 9 months (living off campus).

Yearly Total Indirect Costs
$26,784
Housing & Food
$16,785
Transportation
$1,305
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment
$1,256
Personal & Misc.
$6,642
Loan Fees
$796

Questions?

For more information on applying for financial aid and paying for classes, please see the Graduate Costs & Aid page

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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.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

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.