Naropa University

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.

Naropa University Highlights

Where 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
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Naropa University was 1,104 in 2007 (934 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 44% of enrolled students, graduate students are 54%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 2%.

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, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Naropa University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Naropa University provides on-campus housing for 98 of its 934 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.

Naropa University Admissions (2007)