A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Naropa University are primarily White with a smaller Multiracial population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
11%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 167% more female students than male students enrolled at Naropa University with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Naropa University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
290
|
| Women |
775
|
Naropa University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 60% of the student body residing outside of Colorado or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
40%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 31.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127653 IPEDS survey data for Naropa University.