Naropa University
- Private
Naropa University: international tuition 36,620 USD per year, one-year total cost 53,397 USD, acceptance rate 100%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.
Naropa offers aid to international undergraduates: need-based Naropa Grants, GPA-based academic scholarships (residential students) and on-campus employment, but no full scholarships, typically about $3,000–$10,000 per year. You must submit the Financial Aid Application for Noncitizens every year.
Getting in. The school admits 100% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 53,397 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Naropa Online Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Naropa University?
International tuition is 36,620 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 53,397 USD.
Does Naropa University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Naropa offers aid to international undergraduates: need-based Naropa Grants, GPA-based academic scholarships (residential students) and on-campus employment, but no full scholarships, typically about $3,000–$10,000 per year. You must submit the Financial Aid Application for Noncitizens every year.
What English scores does Naropa University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.
What is the acceptance rate at Naropa University?
The acceptance rate is 100%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearAcademic scholarships need no separate application, but you must still submit the Financial Aid Application for Noncitizens, so it is unclear whether merit is considered automatically with admission.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions ignore international students' ability to pay, so need-blind status cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesYou must submit the Financial Aid Application for Noncitizens, a separate form for international students; CSS Profile is not mentioned. This form is also required to be eligible for any scholarship.
Scholarships at this school
Academic Scholarships (Academic Excellence / Honors / Achievement)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page5,000 – 10,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M – ₫261M
The page lets applicants use the International Financial Aid Application for this academic scholarship, so international students qualify (residential students only).
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial aid application priority deadline April 1, 2026
International Student ScholarshipNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This scholarship is specifically for international students with financial need, so you are eligible.
Naropa Grant (international)Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page explicitly says this grant is awarded to full-time international undergraduates with high financial need.
Deadline: Priority deadline April 1, 2026
Naropa Student Employment (NSEP)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: Part of the $3,000–$10,000 per year aid range; half may be student employment
NSEP is awarded to international students with high financial need; it is on-campus pay, not applied to the tuition bill.
Academic AchievementIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page requires an International Financial Aid Application for Academic Scholarships but does not clearly state that international students are considered for this GPA award.
- Renewable in later years
Academic ExcellenceIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page requires an International Financial Aid Application for Academic Scholarships but does not clearly state that international students are considered for this GPA award.
- Renewable in later years
Academic HonorsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page requires an International Financial Aid Application for Academic Scholarships but does not clearly state that international students are considered for this GPA award.
- Renewable in later years
Chuck and Judy Lief Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not mention international students or citizenship for this scholarship, so eligibility is unclear.
- First year only
Deadline: May 31, 2026 midnight MT
Coburn Berry ScholarshipNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
This scholarship requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, so you are not eligible.
- First year only
Deadline: May 31, 2026 midnight MT
Nancy Ashman Memorial ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not say whether international students can be nominated for this scholarship.
Naropa GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Priority deadline: April 1, 2026 for the 2026–27 Financial Aid Application for Noncitizens.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript showing graduation is required; non-U.S. records must be evaluated by a NACES agency.Required
- Proof of fundsiProof of funds for the first academic year is required; the 2026–27 undergraduate BA amount is $64,192.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
After admission, submit AP scores for Naropa to consider awarding credit.
After admission, submit IB scores for Naropa to consider awarding credit.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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