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)
Featured Ranking Reports
Naropa University is featured in 2 of our ranking reports!
GetEducated continually compiles custom ranking reports to give you a complete snapshot of schools, degrees, tuition, and a detailed report on thousands of job categories throughout the entire education industry.
We provide these comprehensive ranking reports to you, for free. Click on any report below to learn more about how we ranked this school.
Geographic and Educational Overview
Naropa University is located in Colorado
Colorado at a Glance:

Top Majors in Colorado:
Top Incentives in Colorado:
- College Opportunity Fund: Per-credit stipend for residents
Top Career Pathways in Colorado:
- Entry Level: Software Developer ($80,000)
- Mid Level: Senior Developer ($125,000)
- Senior Level: Technical Director ($170,000+)
- Required Education: BS Computer Science
- Certifications: AWS, Azure, Security+