- Acceptance rate: 100% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $31,491 a year (2022–23)
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Naropa University reported an acceptance rate of 100% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Naropa University reviews each application.
Naropa University GPA requirements
Naropa University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Naropa University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Naropa University acceptance rate
Naropa University admitted 66 of 66 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 100%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Naropa University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Boulder, Colorado, with 339 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Naropa University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Naropa University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Naropa University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,491 a year at Naropa University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Naropa University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Naropa University admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Naropa University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Naropa University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Naropa University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How selective is Naropa University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Naropa University admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Naropa University's acceptance rate?
Naropa University's acceptance rate was 100% for fall 2024: it admitted 66 of 66 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Naropa University?
Naropa University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Naropa University?
A lot: Naropa University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Naropa University consider legacy status?
No. Naropa University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Naropa University accept AP credit?
Yes. Naropa University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Naropa University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,491 a year at Naropa University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Naropa University ask for a personal statement?
No. Naropa University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Naropa University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Naropa UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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