4 Writing Classes in Kentucky in 2026

Western Kentucky University MFA

Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University offers a residential MFA in fiction, poetry, and screenwriting in Bowling Green. Five competitive graduate assistantships are awarded each year.

Website: https://www.wku.edu/english/mfacw

Categories: MFA

Start date:

Open all year round

Based in Kentucky

Level: Advanced

Class size: 5 competitive graduate assistantships awarded each year

Prerequisites: Minimum of four undergraduate English courses beyond gen-ed requirements (two upper-level); creative writing courses recommended. Cumulative GPA of 3.0+ required. No GRE required.

University of Kentucky MFA

University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky offers a two-year MFA in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Teaching assistantships with tuition waivers and stipends are available.

Website: https://english.as.uky.edu/mfa

Categories: MFA

Start date:

Open all year round

Based in Kentucky

Level: Advanced

Length: 2 years

Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)

Spalding University MFA

Spalding University

Spalding University offers an MFA in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, writing for children and young adults, writing for tv, screen, and more.

Website: https://spalding.edu/school-creative-professional-writing...

Categories: MFA

Start date:

Open all year round

Based in Kentucky

Level: Advanced

Length: Four semesters

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)

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