Charles G. Lief President | Naropa University
Charles G. Lief President | Naropa University
Data shows that students paid $24,620 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,454 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Naropa University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $34,600. The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute followed with an average of $26,361 per year. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $20,743.
At the time, a total of $58.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Boulder County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $45.5 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Boulder County, including Naropa University, Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, and University of Colorado Boulder.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ida Rolf Institute | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | 3,772 | $40,882,597 | $10,838 | 2,135 | $23,000,304 | $10,773 |
| Naropa University | 26 | $550,764 | $21,183 | 16 | $113,065 | $7,067 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder | 3,296 | $16,783,261 | $5,092 | 3,080 | $22,416,888 | $7,278 |
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