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    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

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    Seattle, USMFAIn-person18 months
    $65,811.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    4%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    15
    Cohort
    students
    55
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a 55-credit, 18-month, in-person MFA program based in Seattle, US. Tuition is $65,811.

    About the program

    The program consists of creative writing workshops, graduate literature seminars, electives, and thesis credits leading to a creative manuscript, critical essay, and oral presentation. It emphasizes student-centered workshops supplemented by study of literary periods and critical theory.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Jan 7, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Effective the Autumn 2021 admissions cycle, GRE General Test scores are no longer required as a part of the application
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the ways listed on the UW Graduate School’s Policy 3.2 (Minimum: TOEFL iBT 80 (before Jan 21 2026)/4.0 (after); speaking 26 for TA per Policy 5.2)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the ways listed on the UW Graduate School’s Policy 3.2 (Minimum: IELTS 6.5; speaking 7.0 for TA per Policy 5.2)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,600.00
    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.

    Recommendations

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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 Washington-Seattle Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $65,811 across 55 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is structured around 18 months and 55 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum 3.0 grade-point-average on a 4-point scale (or equivalent measures of performance if a graduate of an institution with no grading system) for those credits earned at the institution awarding the bachelor’s degree OR at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4-point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits.
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 4%.