Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Boulder, Colorado |
| Online | naropa.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University operates as a private Buddhist-inspired liberal arts institution founded in 1974 by Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa. The university occupies three campuses within Boulder, with the main Arapahoe Campus featuring a mix of modern and converted historical buildings in a walkable urban setting. Naropa combines traditional academic disciplines with contemplative practices and mindfulness studies, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as Psychology, Environmental Studies, Creative Writing, and Religious Studies. The university pioneered the field of contemplative education in North America and maintains a distinct academic approach that integrates Eastern wisdom traditions with Western scholarly methods. While Naropa does not provide traditional dormitory housing, the university assists students in finding local housing options within the Boulder community.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,253 |
| Other Fees | $200 |
| Room and Board | $10,696 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,761 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,310 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 29% |
| General Studies | 18% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17% |
| English and Literature | 10% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 10% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127653 IPEDS survey data for Naropa University.
Current students may use the Naropa University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025