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Chicago State University MFA
Chicago State University
Chicago State University offers an MFA in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and television writing.
Website: https://www.csu.edu/english/mfa/requirements.htm
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in Illinois
Level: Advanced
Length:
36 semester hours
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Chapman University MFA
Chapman University
Chapman University offers an MFA in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, graphic novels, and young adult. Fellowships are available.
Website: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/graduate-studies/creati...
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in California
Level: Advanced
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Cedar Crest College MFA
Cedar Crest College
Cedar Crest College offers an MFA in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, travel writing, and screenwriting.
Website: https://www.cedarcrest.edu/program/creative-writing/master/
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Online course
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 years
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Bowling Green State University MFA
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University offers a two-year MFA in fiction and poetry. Teaching assistantships with tuition waivers and stipends are available.
Website: https://www.bgsu.edu/academics/graduate/creative-writing-...
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in Ohio
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 years
Class size: Small cohorts
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Bluegrass Writers Studio Low-Res MFA
Bluegrass Writers Studio Low-Res
Bluegrass Writers Studio Low-Res offers a two-year MFA in poetry and prose.
Website: https://www.eku.edu/class/english/mfa-creative-writing/
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in Kentucky
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 years
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Bennington College MFA
Bennington College
Bennington College offers a two-year MFA in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Website: https://www.bennington.edu/academics/graduate-programs/mf...
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in Vermont
Level: Advanced
Length:
Two years
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Belmont University MFA
Belmont University
Belmont University offers a two-year MFA in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
Website: https://www.belmont.edu/academics/majors-programs/mfa-cre...
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in Tennessee
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 years
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Ashland University's MFA
Ashland University
Ashland University's offers a two-year MFA in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Teaching assistantships with tuition waivers and stipends are available.
Website: https://www.ashland.edu/program/creative-writing-mfa-masters
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in Ohio
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 years
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Antioch University Santa Barbara MFA
Antioch University Santa Barbara
Antioch University Santa Barbara offers a two-year MFA in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, playwriting, writing for young people, literary translation, and more.
Website: https://www.antioch.edu/academics/creative-writing-commun...
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in California
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 years
Class size: Small cohorts
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
American University MFA
American University
American University offers a two-year MFA in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Scholarships are available.
Website: https://www.american.edu/cas/literature/mfa/MFA-creative-...
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in Washington D.C.
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 years
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Michener Center for Writers
University of Texas at Austin
The Michener Center for Writers at UT Austin offers a three-year MFA in fiction, poetry, playwriting, and screenwriting, admitting 12 writers a year. All admitted students are fully and equally funded with a tuition waiver and stipend.
Website: https://michener.utexas.edu/
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Based in Texas
Level: Advanced
Length:
3 years
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
Adelphi University MFA
Adelphi University
Adelphi offers a two-year low-residency MFA in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, with a new Manhattan center opening Fall 2026 and residencies in New York City. All admitted students receive partial scholarships.
Website: https://www.adelphi.edu/program/graduate/creative-writing/
Categories: MFA
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in New York
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 years
Class size: Small online classes
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree required (typical for MFA admission)
