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Naropa University was established in 1974 as the Naropa Institute by Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Chögyam Trungpa. This private liberal arts institute is located in Boulder, Colorado. Naropa University's recent enrollments have been around 1,000 undergraduates and postgraduates, of whom about 5% are international students.
Naropa University offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. In addition, study abroad and distance learning opportunities are provided. The university also hosts the summer writing program through the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics.
Naropa University is home to several active student groups such as the Art and Enlightenment Sangha, The Dharma Clowns, Improvisational Movement and Music, International Students Club, and Women in Buddhism: Sakyadhita. Students are offered financial assistance through scholarship programs such as the Naropa in Prague: Engaged Writer Scholarship, The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation Merit Scholarship, Monastic Scholarship, and The Jack Kerouac Scholarship.
Naropa University is in a small city, in Boulder, CO. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Naropa University earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Naropa University include music, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Naropa University, in 2007-2008, had 1,104 students (912 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302-6697
General Phone: (303) 444-0202
http://www.naropa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 135 | counseling psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 69 | creative writing, interdisciplinary studies, English, peace and conflict resolution, liberal arts and sciences |
| Religion and Philosophy | 34 | religion, ministry |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 21 | stagecraft |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | education courses, early childhood education |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | health and fitness |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies, natural resources management |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Naropa University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 186 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 111 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Naropa University had a total enrollment of 1,104 students (912 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 44% |
| Graduate | 56% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 23% |
| Minnesota | 12% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Mexico | 3% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Naropa University offers campus housing for 100 of its 912 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Boulder, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 238 | 135 | 57% | 57 | 42% |
| Men | 95 | 50 | 53% | 27 | 54% |
| Women | 143 | 85 | 59% | 30 | 35% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,984 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,984 |
| Room and board | $ 6,618 |
| Room charge | $ 4,680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,528 |
| Books and supplies | $ 706 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,378 |
Financial Aid:
Naropa University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2117500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $53,141 | 6 | $48,475 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $46,371 | 12 | $41,566 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $39,971 | 8 | $40,819 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,430 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $46,842 | 27 | $42,452 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Naropa University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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