Naropa University is a private not-for-profit institution which was founded in 1974 and is rooted in contemplative education, teaching, and learning approach that integrates Eastern wisdom studies and arts with traditional western scholarships.
The university is the birthplace of modern mindfulness movement.
The university was established to help students through meditation and contemplative practice and find the deeper meaning in academic and artistic work.
Located in Boulder, CO, Naropa University is a private university. In 1974, Naropa University was founded. Out of total 966 students enrolled at NU, 397 belong to undergraduate courses while 569 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 164 who teach various courses to the students. Around 61% of the students are 24 and under at Naropa University. At NU around 70% are white, 13% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 7% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 70% of the students are females and 30% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Eleni Sikelianos, Tim Z. Hernandez, Brenda Coultas, and Bunky Echo-Hawk in its 46 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 45 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by NU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission.