Costs & Aid
Did you Know?
More than 75% of graduate students at Naropa University receive some form of federal or institutional aid to help cover their costs.
Important Information
For All Graduate Programs at Naropa University |
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All figures are based on 2023-2024 tuition and fee rates.
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
Estimated Tuition Breakdown
$12,000/ semester for students enrolled 9-15 creditsÂ
$7,500/ semester for students enrolled 6-8.9 creditsÂ
For students enrolled for less than 6 credits, or each credit in excess of 15, students will be charged $1,100/ creditÂ
Estimated Student Fees (Per Semester)
Transportation fee – $75
Student Activity fee* – $25
Graduation fee** – $50
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*Only charged when full time
** Charged in final semester
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPSÂ (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
- W.E.B DuBois Scholarship Â
- Charles B. Edison Jinpa Scholarship (available to returning students) Â
- Gerald Red Elk Scholarship Â
- Monastic Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPSÂ (NO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
- Naropa Honor Scholarship Â
- Naropa Presidential Scholarship Â
- International Student Scholarship Â
- Arbie Thalacker Scholarship Â
- Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Scholarship
Fall | Spring | |
Credits |
13 |
13 |
Tuition |
$12,000 |
$12,000 |
Student Fees |
$100 |
$100 |
Semester Cost |
$12,100 |
$12,100 |
Total | $24,200 |
Fall | Spring | |
Credits |
11 |
11 |
Tuition |
$12,000 |
$12,000 |
Student Fees |
$100 |
$100 |
Semester Cost |
$12,100 |
$12,100 |
Total | $24,200 |
Fall | Spring | |
Credits |
6 |
6 |
Tuition |
$7,500 |
$7,500 |
Student Fees |
$75 |
$125 |
Semester Cost |
$7,575 |
$7,625 |
Total | $15,200 |
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 $2,423/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school full-time for 9 months (living off campus).
Housing & Food | $14,680 |
Transportation | $990 |
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $1,256 |
Personal & Misc. | $4,762 |
Loan Fees | $796 |
Total Indirect Costs | $22,484 |
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with your counselor
Olivia Phipps
Graduate Admissions Counselor