1974
Boulder, CO

School Details

Naropa University, as a private nonprofit, grew from roots in Buddhist philosophy. With a tradition of promoting meditation, the school creates a learning environment for artists, healers, and scholars. Focusing on contemplative education, the innovative institution challenges mainstream higher education by involving the whole student—mind, body, and spirit.

Cultivating compassion and wisdom, Naropa’s academic programs blend intuitive wisdom with intellectual knowledge for professional success based on a life of service. Through its online program offerings, Naropa University can reach the world with its transformative teachings. Students enjoy such unique offerings as:

  • A more meaningful education
  • Personal introspection and self-awareness
  • Freedom of expression
  • Sense of purpose and moral clarity

Accreditation & Licensing

Naropa University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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Naropa University is located in Colorado

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Denver
5,773,714
104,094 sq mi
6
35
13
$11,500.00

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Online Programs offered by Naropa University

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Art & Liberal Arts

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing & Poetics

Psychology & Human Services

Master of Arts in Ecopsychology