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    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

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    New York, USMFAIn-person2 years
    $85,068.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    3%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    60
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits
    $115.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MFA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $85,068.

    About the program

    The program develops writers in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction through graduate workshops, craft courses, and a special project thesis. It emphasizes a community engaged in writing, reading, teaching, publishing, and literary outreach in Greenwich Village.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 18, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they: Are a native English speaker; OR Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English. (GSAS recommends TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they: Are a native English speaker; OR Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English. (GSAS recommends IELTS 7)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $31,090.00
    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University is $85,068 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 3%.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University typically enrolls around 60 students per cohort.