Naropa University
Boulder, CO2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302-6697
303-444-0202
Founded in 1974, Naropa University is a private, accredited institution located in Boulder, Colorado. The university offers a unique blend of contemplative education and academic excellence, with a curriculum that integrates the arts and sciences. The university is home to a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff who are committed to personal and spiritual growth, social justice, and environmental stewardship.
Naropa University's academic programs are grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, and emphasize critical thinking, creative expression, and personal transformation. The university offers bachelor's degrees in the arts and sciences, as well as master's degrees in counseling, education, and environmental studies. In addition, Naropa University is home to the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, the nation's only accredited Buddhist-inspired university.
The university's commitment to contemplative education is reflected in its unique pedagogy, which integrates Eastern wisdom traditions with Western academic traditions. This approach to learning cultivates the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and prepares students to lead lives of engaged compassion.
Naropa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 855
Acceptance Rate: 100.00%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.naropa.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.naropa.edu/admissions/affording/index.php
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $52033
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $52033