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    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing

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    Houston, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $69,000.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    54
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University is a 54-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $69,000.

    About the program

    The program covers fiction, poetry, nonfiction, translation, and hybrid forms with a place-based approach emphasizing Houston's cultural and environmental contexts, community engagement, and professional development including pedagogy and public-facing projects.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Sep 5, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min At least a 90 on the iBT TOEFL or iBT Home Edition
    IELTS
    required
    Min At least 7 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $24,222.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University is $69,000 across 54 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University is structured around 3 years and 54 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) grade point average
    What work-permit options follow Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at Rice University: 12 months OPT (US)