1. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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  4. MFA in Creative Writing

MFA in Creative Writing

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Program Overview

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a studio-academic program designed to assist talented students in developing their skills as poets or fiction writers. While the MFA is the accepted credential for teachers of creative writing, our program gives primary emphasis to the development of students as writers.

Program Key Stats

$43051 (Annual cost)



77 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official Transcripts, GPA Minimum Program Requirements (A = 4.0): Master s = 2.7 GPA; Ph.D. = 3.25 GPA , Photocopy of Passport Page, Confidential Report / Financial Statement, Three Recommendation Forms, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL 550 on the paper-based, 213 on the computer-based, 80 on the internet-based, IELTS 6.5.

Career Options

  • Poet
  • Writer
  • teacher
  • Researcher

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