Naropa University Admission Requirements

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Naropa University Admission Overview

Naropa University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Naropa University admitted 100% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+). Naropa University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Naropa University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

100%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Naropa University

Acceptance Rate

The Naropa University acceptance rate is 100%. Last year, 66 of 66 applicants were admitted. That is the 29th lowest acceptance rate in Colorado.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Naropa University and can you get accepted?

Naropa University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Naropa University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Naropa University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Naropa University typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Naropa University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #11 in Colorado for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Naropa University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 7.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 21.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 7.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 21.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 18.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 4.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Naropa University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 50 14 66
Accepted 50 14 66
Acceptance Rate 100% 100% 100%
Enrolled 15 1 18
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 7% 27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Naropa University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Naropa University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Naropa University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Naropa University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Naropa University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 100% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127653.

GPA calculator: Naropa University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026