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Naropa University is a private American liberal arts university located in Boulder, Colorado. The university was founded in the year 1974 by Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa, and was named after the 11th century Indian Buddhist sage Naropa. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in several subjects including contemplative psychology, environmental studies, and early childhood education. In addition, the university offers distance learning and study abroad programs, as well as extended study courses along with the Summer Writing Program.
Campus life in Naropa University is quite active. Among the on-campus student clubs and organizations include the Student Life Programming Council, Naropa Tibetan Debate Club, United Naropa, and The Cult of Vimilakirti. The university also has a student operated weekly known as the Naropa Weekly.
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Campus Location2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80302-6697 USA Main Tel: (303) 444-0202 Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Naropa University HighlightsWhere Naropa University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, conservation and resource management, and music.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Master | 186 | 10 | | Bachelor | 111 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Naropa University was 1,104 in 2007-2008 (912 full-time equivalent). About 47% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 53% of the class. Undergrads are 44% of enrolled students and graduate students are 56%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,984 | | Room | $ 4,680 | | Board | $ 3,528 | | Books and supplies | $ 706 | | Other | $ 4,378 |
Financial Aid: Naropa University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsNaropa University provides on-campus housing for 100 of its 912 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Naropa University Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 53% | | Women | 59% | | All | 57% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Environmental Studies
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (21 awarded) - Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
FINE ARTS (7 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (69 awarded) - Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
MUSIC (5 awarded) NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded) - Health and Physical Education/Fitness
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (34 awarded) - Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Religion/Religious Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (135 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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