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    Creative Writing (MFA)

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    Philadelphia, USMFAIn-person2 years
    $52,041.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University is a 33-credit, 2-year, in-person MFA program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $52,041.

    About the program

    Two-year program focused on fiction or poetry, featuring small writing workshops, craft and special topics courses, one-on-one manuscript tutorials, electives in literature and humanities, and a master's thesis project.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $15,000.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University is $52,041 across 33 required credits.
    Is Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University online or in-person?
    Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University is offered in-person.
    How long does Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University take to complete?
    Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
    How large is the Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University cohort?
    Creative Writing (MFA) at Temple University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.