Naropa University
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Naropa University is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian liberal arts institution whose mission is contemplative education. This learning approach integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational traditions, enabling students to integrate aca...
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Naropa University is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian liberal arts institution whose mission is contemplative education. This learning approach integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational traditions, enabling students to integrate academic knowledge with self-knowledge through contemplative practice. Founded in 1974 by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a lineage holder in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the university offers BA and BFA degrees through its four-year undergraduate program as well as MA, MDiv and MFA degrees through its graduate school.
The student body currently comprises a mix of 1,049 students, 444 of which are undergraduates. Undergraduates come from 45 states and 8 countries; 60% are female and 40% are male. Naropa's student/faculty ratio is 10:1, and the average class size is 14 students.
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2130 Araphahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
Phone: 303-546-3572
Fax: 303-546-3583
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Academics & Majors
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Degrees Offered:
Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
First professional
Student Faculty Ratio:
9:1
Most Popular Majors:
English Language and Literature, General
Psychology, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Admissions
Average High School GPA:
3.0
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Student Body
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
478
Female:
63.18%
Out of State:
74%
International:
2.09%
Freshman Enrollment:
69
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Career Placement
On-Campus Job Interviews Available:
No
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Campus Life / Facilities
Campus size: (number of acres)
12
% of Classrooms with Internet Access:
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network:
Yes
Registered Student Organizations:
20
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Tuition & Aid
Tuition:
$20,738.00
Undergraduate receiving need-based financial aid:
71%
Direct Lender:
No
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Year Founded:
1974
School Type:
Private
Religious Affiliation:
No Affiliation
Campus Environment:
City
Enrollment:
478
Average GPA:
3.026
Student Faculty Ratio:
9:1
Tuition:
$20,738.00
Financial Aid Deadline:
Rolling Basis
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