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Grow intellectually, professionally, and personally. At Naropa University, you will receive rigorous instruction in a unique contemplative environment, preparing you for future success in graduate school and in your career.

  • Use this calculator to make an early estimate of your annual cost to attend Naropa University.
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  • This calculator is designed to estimate costs and eligibility for financial aid for first-year undergraduate and undergraduate transfer students who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens (e.g. permanent residents). International students are encouraged to complete the International Student Aid Application for an estimation of their aid eligibility.
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  • This calculator estimates eligibility for Naropa University academic and need-based aid, federal aid, and state aid.
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  • This calculator is intended to provide general guidance; it is neither an application for financial aid nor an offer of financial aid. The results are an estimate based on the 2021-22 costs and do not represent any guarantee of cost or of aid.
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  • Calculations are based on a full-time undergraduate student entering in fall 2021.
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  • To apply for financial aid, you are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and your actual financial aid eligibility will be determined by Naropa University. 

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Academics

Contemplative education brings together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern world wisdom traditions. Therefore, your pursuit of wisdom at Naropa means learning both about academic subjects and about your own place in the world. This innovative approach places Naropa on the cutting edge of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.  

Admissions & Aid

If you’re seeking an education that resonates with both personal fulfillment and global impact, Naropa could be your top choice. At Naropa, you will experience a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational approaches. Explore how Naropa can fuel your journey of intellectual and spiritual development.

Life at Naropa

Through its incredibly vibrant and welcoming community,  “Naropa offers a home for those who aren’t willing to conform to convention—the mystic, the healer, the prophet, the rebel, the artist, the revolutionary, the oddball—those who are incredible contributors to the evolution of society and of our planet.”—Core Associate Professor Zvi Ish-Shalom

The Naropa Difference

How is Naropa different from other universities? At Naropa, a liberal arts education balances rigorous academics with powerful interpersonal skills and self-awareness to educate the whole person. Naropa’s contemplative approach is inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the conviction that we can build a diverse, contemplative, enlightened society when we have transformed education to affirm the basic goodness of every person. 

About Naropa

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, nonsectarian liberal arts university that is recognized as the birthplace of the mindfulness movement. Naropa offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and cultivating compassion. 

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.