Naropa University is a private Buddhist-inspired liberal arts college in Boulder, Colorado. It was founded in 1974 by Chögyam Trungpa, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher, and is named after Naropa, an 11th-century Indian Buddhist scholar. Naropa University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, education, environmental studies, psychology, and religious studies. The university has a unique approach to education that combines contemplative practice and academic study. Naropa University has a small student body and a low student-to-faculty ratio. The university is known for its strong commitment to social justice and sustainability.