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Graduate Program in Creative Writing

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MFA

Full-time enrollment in the MFA extends over 27 months, including required attendance at three summer residencies. Students may also attend half-time or take a leave of absence if necessary.

Time Period Summer Residency Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year  $3,500 (5 credits) $8,400 (12 credits) $8,400 (12 credits)
Second Year $3,500 (5 credits) $6,300 (9 credits) $9,100 (13 credits)
Third Year $2,800 (4 credits)

Cost per credit: $700
Total estimated MFA program cost: $42,000.00

M.A.

Full-time enrollment in the MFA extends over 15 months, including required attendance at two summer residencies. Students may also attend half-time or take a leave of absence if necessary.

Time Period Summer Residency Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year $3,500 (5 credits) $8,400 (12 credits) $8,400 (12 credits)
Second Year $700 (1 credit)

Cost per credit: $700
Total estimated M.A. program cost: $21,000.00

For both the M.A. and MFA programs, students have a maximum of five years for completion of a master’s degree from initial enrollment as a graduate degree seeking student. In order to maintain active status, graduate students must register in at least one graduate course per academic year.

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