Costs & Aid for the MA in Spiritual Care
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
- Eligible graduate students may borrow up to $20,500/year from the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program.
- Students may set up a Payment Plan to pay their tuition bill.
- Many students work part-time off and on campus. For available employment opportunities at Naropa University, check out available Graduate Assistantships or Federal Work Study positions
- Students who previously participated in Americorps programs may be able to apply their education award voucher to their tuition bill. Also, students enrolled in degree programs requiring internships may be able to earn credit toward an Americorps education award.
Costs & Aid
Estimated Tuition Breakdown
- $7,800/ semester for students enrolled 6-10 credits
- For students enrolled for less than 6 credits, or each credit in excess of 10, students will be charged $955/ credit
Estimated Student Fees
Fees that occur each semester:
- Program Fee - $600
- Student Fees - $250*
*Only charged to students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS (NO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
- Naropa Honor Scholarship (FAFSA required)
- Naropa Presidential Scholarship
Estimated Example
Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly Total | $25,950 | ||
Credits | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Tuition | $7,800 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Program Fees | $600
| $600
| $600
|
Student Fees | $250
| $250
| $250
|
Semester Cost | $8,650 | $8,650 | $8,650 |
*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years
Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly Total | $17,300 | ||
Credits | 9.5 | 9.5 | |
Tuition | $7,800 | $7,800 | |
Program Fees | $600
| $600
| |
Student Fees | $250
| $250
| |
Semester Cost | $8,650 | $8,650 | |
*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 are about $3,105/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school for 12 months.
*Please note these figures are based on 2025-2026 rates, and will be updated with 2026-2027 rates once finalized.
Yearly Total Indirect Costs | $37,261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Housing & Food | $23,544 | ||
Transportation | $2,016
| ||
Flight | $1,155 | ||
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $942
| ||
Personal & Misc. | $8,808
| ||
Loan Fees | $796 | ||
Questions?
For more information on applying for financial aid and paying for classes, please see the Graduate Costs & Aid page.
