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    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

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    Bloomington, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $54,542.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    8
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington is a 60-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Bloomington, US. Tuition is $54,542.

    About the program

    Three-year program focused on poetry and fiction, including writing workshops, literature courses, and a book-length thesis manuscript in the student's chosen genre.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The Graduate Record Examination is no longer required for admission. Submission of scores is purely optional and the department will continue to review any scores provided.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL Scores (for foreign applicants only)
    IELTS
    optional

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $12,431.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington is $54,542 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington is structured around 3 years and 60 credits.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington typically enrolls around 8 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Indiana University-Bloomington: 12 months OPT (US)