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    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

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    Gainesville, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $47,706.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    2.4%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    12
    Cohort
    students
    54
    Credits
    $30.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida is a 54-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Gainesville, US. Tuition is $47,706.

    About the program

    The program focuses on creative writing in fiction and poetry through workshops, forms courses, and literary reading. It emphasizes collaboration, international literature, and connections to publishing.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min for the TOEFL, 550 on the written Speaking Portion or 28 on the internet-based test. The department may accept students with scores of 23-27 on a conditional basis pending the satisfactory completion of a course in Academic Spoken English.
    IELTS
    required
    Min UF requires a score of 6

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,755.00
    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 University of Florida cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida is $47,706 across 54 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida is structured around 3 years and 54 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida reports an acceptance rate of approximately 2.4%.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Florida typically enrolls around 12 students per cohort.