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    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

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    Camden, USMFAIn-person2 years
    $46,596.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    35%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    29
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits

    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MFA program based in Camden, US. Tuition is $46,596.

    About the program

    39-credit program comprising creative writing workshops, literature classes, craft classes, thesis independent study, and elective. Emphasizes multi-genre approach with concentrations in fiction, poetry, or nonfiction.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    IELTS
    optional

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,370.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $46,596 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick reports an acceptance rate of approximately 35%.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick typically enrolls around 29 students per cohort.