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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On-Campus Program Costs
Estimated Tuition Breakdown
- $8,000/ semester for students enrolled 6–15 credits Â
- For students enrolled for fewer than 6 credits, or each credit in excess of 15, students will be charged $850/ credit
Estimated Student Fees (Per Semester)
Program fee – $500
Transportation fee – $75
Student Activity fee* – $25
Graduation fee** – $50
*ONLY CHARGED WHEN FULL TIME
** CHARGED IN FINAL SEMESTER
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPSÂ (APPLICATION & FASFA REQUIRED)
- Monastic Scholarship
- Owen Weber-Weinstein Scholarship
- The W.E.B DuBois Scholarship
- The Charles B. Edison Jinpa Scholarship (available to returning students)
SCHOLARSHIPS (NO APPLICATION—FAFSA REQUIRED)
- Naropa Honor Scholarship
- Naropa Presidential Scholarship
- The Martha Bonzi Scholarship
|  | Fall | Spring | Summer |
Credits | 13 | 13 | 6 |
Tuition | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
Program Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Student Fees | $100 | $100 | $0 |
Semester Cost | $8,600 | $8,600 | $8,500 |
| Total | $25,700 |
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
|  | Fall | Spring | Summer |
Credits | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Tuition | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
Program Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Student Fees | $100 | $100 | $0 |
Semester Cost | $8,600 | $8,600 | $8,500 |
| Total | $25,700 |
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
|  | Fall | Spring |
Credits | 8 | 6 |
Tuition | $8,000 | $8,000 |
Program Fees | $500 | $500 |
Student Fees | $75 | $125 |
Semester Cost | $8,575 | $8,625 |
| Total | $17,200 |
*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 $2,441/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school for 11 months (living off campus).
Housing & Food | $17,941 |
Transportation | $1,210 |
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $1,884 |
Personal & Misc. | $5,819 |
Loan Fees | $796 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $27,650 |
Low-Residency Program Costs
Estimated Tuition Breakdown
- $7,000/ semester for students enrolled 6–15 credits Â
- For students enrolled for fewer than 6 credits, or each credit in excess of 15, students will be charged $850/ creditÂ
Estimated Student Fees (Per Semester)
Program fee – $500
Student Activity fee* – $25
Graduation fee** – $50
*ONLY CHARGED WHEN FULL TIME
** CHARGED IN FINAL SEMESTER
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPSÂ (APPLICATION & FASFA REQUIRED)
- Monastic Scholarship Â
- Owen Weber-Weinstein Scholarship Â
- The W.E.B DuBois Scholarship Â
- The Charles B. Edison Jinpa Scholarship (available to returning students)
SCHOLARSHIPS (NO APPLICATION—FAFSA REQUIRED)
- Naropa Honor Scholarship Â
- Naropa Presidential Scholarship Â
- The Martha Bonzi Scholarship
|  | Fall | Spring | Summer |
Credits | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Tuition | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
Program Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Student Fees | $25 | $25 | $0 |
Semester Cost | $7,525 | $7,525 | $7,500 |
| Total | $22,500 |
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
|  | Fall | Spring | Summer |
Credits | 7 | 10 | 6 |
Tuition | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
Program Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Student Fees | $0 | $25 | $0 |
Semester Cost | $7,500 | $7,525 | $7,500 |
| Total | $22,525 |
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
|  | Fall | Spring | Summer |
Credits | 8 | 9 | 6 |
Tuition | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
Program Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Student Fees | $0 | $25 | $50 |
Semester Cost | $7,500 | $7,525 | $7,550 |
| Total | $22,575 |
*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 $2,441/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school for 11 months (living off campus).
Room & Board | $17,941 |
Transportation | $2,210 |
Books & Materials | $1,884 |
Personal & Misc. | $5,819 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $27,854 |
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