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    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

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    Lawrence, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $63,681.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    2
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas is a 45-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Lawrence, US. Tuition is $63,681.

    About the program

    The program balances literature study with intensive creative writing workshops, culminating in a book-length creative thesis in fiction, poetry, drama, or nonfiction prose.

    Focus: both
    QS #201-250 English Language & Literature

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 6, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (iBT) (test center and online/at home) Outgoing scale: Total score of 80 with no part score below 20. For tests beginning Jan. 21, 2026: Total score of 4.5 with no part score below 4.5 (Full Proficiency). Outgoing scale: Total score of 55 with no part score below 13. For tests beginning Jan. 21, 2026: Total score of 3.5 with no part score below 3.5 (Admission Proficiency)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS-Academic (test center and online/at home) Total score of 6.5 with no part score below 6.0 (Full Proficiency). Total score of 5.5 with no part score below 5.0 (Admission Proficiency)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $11,746.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas is $63,681 across 45 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas is structured around 3 years and 45 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Kansas typically enrolls around 2 students per cohort.