Naropa

Naropa University

Naropa
#954 / #278
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1139
Most Desirable School
University in Boulder Colorado

Naropa University Featured Rankings

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: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MDiv in Divinity
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Yoga Studies
  • Required Credits: 48
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Ecopsychology
  • Required Credits: 38
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Naropa University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
148100%34%

How Much Does Naropa University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$34,800
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$22,792
30K - 48K$21,012
48K - 75K$26,897
75K - 110K$37,392
110K+$40,606

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Naropa University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Naropa University, then you can expect to earn an average of $27,800 per year. You also have a 79% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Naropa University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
997379618

Where is Naropa University?

Naropa University is located at 2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder CO 80302-6697

How Safe is Naropa University?

Boulder has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Naropa University Known For?

Naropa University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Naropa University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Literature
#210
World Rank
#252
Historical Rank
#80
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Religious Studies
#422
World Rank
#445
Historical Rank
#99
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Psychology
#322
World Rank
#344
Historical Rank
#141
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Education
#2765
World Rank
#2773
Historical Rank
#640
USA Rank
education Degrees
Political Science
#4003
World Rank
#4010
Historical Rank
#928
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Medical
#5477
World Rank
#5478
Historical Rank
#1584
USA Rank
medicine Degrees

Who 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:

Eleni Sikelianos
Eleni Sikelianos
An American poet.
Brenda Coultas
An American writer.
Lindo Bacon
An American nutritionist.
Jessica Hullman
An American computer scientist.
Miranda Mellis
Miranda Mellis
An American author, novelist, and professor.
Patricia Jennings
A Researcher.
Kari edwards
An American poet, artist.

Who Are Naropa University's Most Influential Faculty?

Danielle Dutton
An American writer.