Naropa University

10 Interesting Facts about Naropa University

1. Naropa University is a private liberal arts university in Boulder, Colorado, United States.
2. The university was founded in 1974 by Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa and is named after the 11th-century Indian Buddhist scholar Naropa.
3. Naropa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
4. The university is divided into three schools: the School of the Arts, the School of Contemplative Education, and the School of Extended Studies.
5. Naropa University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as psychology, creative writing, visual arts, and religious studies.
6. The university’s curriculum emphasizes contemplative education, which integrates meditation and mindfulness practices into the learning process.
7. Naropa University is known for its annual summer writing program, which brings together renowned writers and poets from around the world.
8. The university has a diverse student body, with students from all over the United States and from more than 20 countries.
9. Naropa University has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint.
10. Notable alumni of Naropa University include writer Anne Waldman, poet and activist Andrea Gibson, and musician Devendra Banhart.

Admission

Tuition & Fee

All Programs

Arts

Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts

Education

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Health Professions

Rehabilitation and Therapy
Yoga and Movement Therapy

Humanities

English
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Music History and Literature
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Religious Studies

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

294 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

26