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Naropa University

Naropa University

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.

Overview of Naropa University

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 Post-Master's certificate.

Areas of Study

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.

Naropa University Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants.

Student Body

Naropa University, in 2007, had 1,104 students (934 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school makes available student meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Naropa University

Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302-6697
General Phone: (303) 444-0202
http://www.naropa.edu

Naropa University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Therapy And Counseling174counseling psychology, psychology, psychology courses
Liberal Arts84creative writing, interdisciplinary studies, English, liberal arts and sciences
Religion And Philosophy27religion, ministry
Drama And Performing Arts24stagecraft
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy12health and fitness
Conservation And Resource Management10natural resources management, environmental studies
Education And Teaching10early childhood education, education courses
Music8music
Art Studies7visual and performing arts
Fine Arts3fine arts

Number of programs and degrees for Naropa University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree2349
Bachelor's degree11910
First-professional degree31
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years32

Student Body

In 2007, Naropa University had a total enrollment of 1,104 students (934 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men35%
Women65%
Full-Time96%
Part-Time4%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate44%
Graduate54%
First Professional2%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black1%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown16%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-198%
20-219%
22-2417%
25-2930%
30-3412%
35-399%
40-498%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Colorado23%
Minnesota12%
Washington6%
Texas6%
Illinois4%
Pennsylvania4%
California4%
Vermont4%
Connecticut4%
Massachusetts3%
Maryland3%
New Mexico3%
Hawaii3%
Nevada1%
(International Students)1%
Michigan1%
Montana1%
Wisconsin1%
Delaware1%
Louisiana1%
Georgia1%
Maine1%
Ohio1%
Arizona1%
Wyoming1%
South Carolina1%
North Carolina1%

Naropa University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %

Naropa University Room and Board (2007)

Naropa University offers campus housing for 98 of its 934 (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 offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.

Naropa University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total13912993%6953%
Men514690%2452%
Women888394%4554%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Naropa University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 20,814
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 20,814
Room and board$ 6,501
Room charge$ 4,455
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,046
Books and supplies$ 686
Other expenses$ 4,238

Financial Aid:
Naropa University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2117500)

Naropa University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2026

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year4$54,8136$44,017
Associate professoracademic year11$44,4919$41,344
Assistant professoracademic year2*10$39,451
Instructoracademic year3$38,7351*
All faculty totalacademic year20$45,01326$41,429

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Naropa University Degree Programs (2007)

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

Naropa University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Naropa University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Naropa University % of degrees in drama and performing arts
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Naropa University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Naropa University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Naropa University % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Naropa University % of degrees in music
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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