Naropa University
Naropa University at a Glance
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About Naropa University
According to Wikipedia, Naropa University is a private university in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 1974 by Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa, it is named after the 11th-century Indian Buddhist sage Naropa, an abbot of Nalanda. The university describes itself as Buddhist-inspired, ecumenical, and nonsectarian rather than Buddhist. Naropa promotes non-traditional activities like meditation to supplement traditional learning approaches.
Naropa University's Online Degrees
MFA in Creative Writing
- Required Credits: 40
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Ecopsychology
- Required Credits: 38
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling
- Required Credits: 60
- Completion Time: 3 years
Naropa University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 100% | 54% | 15% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Naropa University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $37,700 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Naropa University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Naropa University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $36,917 a year, and 83% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Naropa University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,237 | 428 | 809 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Naropa University?
Naropa University is located at 2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302-6697.
How Safe is Naropa University?
Relative to its enrollment, Naropa University has a violent crime rate of 0.18% and a property crime rate of 0.09%. Boulder has a violent crime rate of 0.33% and a property crime rate of 2.79%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Naropa University Known For?
Naropa University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Naropa University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Naropa University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Naropa University ranks #99 in the U.S. and #422 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesNaropa University ranks #141 in the U.S. and #322 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesNaropa University ranks #640 in the U.S. and #2765 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesNaropa University ranks #1584 in the U.S. and #5477 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesWho Are Naropa University's Most Influential Alumni?
Naropa University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Psychology, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Naropa University's most famous alumni:
