MFA in Creative Writing

Fairfield University (United States) · 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

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Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In 2017, the university had about 4,100 full-time undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students, including full-time and part-time students. The school offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges: the Fairfield University College of Arts and Sciences, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, the School of Engineering, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Arts & Sciences

Degree

MFA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Creative Writing

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 30000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 23700

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 23700

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

Undergrad GPA

3.2

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

Duolingo

105

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Deadlines:

Program Deadline Website

Intake Deadline 1

01 May, 2025

(September-2025)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Sep, 2025

(January-2026)

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Document Required:

Degree Certificate

Common Document

Degree Transcript

Common Document

Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended.

Financials (proof of income)

Common Document

Financial documentation: International students must submit copies of bank statements demonstrating funds to cover the estimated cost of attendance for one year; Affidavit of Financial Support: Must be submitted if funds to cover the cost of attendance are being demonstrated by the applicant’s parents, legal guardians, or sponsors

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

Recommendation forms and letters from professional references. The recommendations are completed online. At the time of application, you will need to provide your two recommenders' names and email addresses.

Passport

Common Document

Copy of passport

Personal Statement

University Specific

Two-page personal statement. Personal Statement Guidelines: Students should describe why they want to be a writer and emphasize their commitment to their craft. While students in the program can work in more than one genre, they should specify which of the three genres they are applying for in their personal statement. Submit online.

Portfolio

University Specific

Students must submit online a sample of their work (20-30 pages of fiction, non-fiction, or screenwriting or 6-8 poems).

Resume

Common Document

A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.

Test Score Report

Common Document

IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

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FAQs

The tuition fees for the MFA in Creative Writing at Fairfield University are $23,700 for both domestic and international students.
The next available intake for the MFA in Creative Writing at Fairfield University is in September 2025.
To apply for the MFA in Creative Writing at Fairfield University, you need to submit a Degree Certificate, Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Personal Statement, Resume, Test Score Report, Degree Transcript, Passport, Financials (proof of income), and a Portfolio.
For the MFA in Creative Writing at Fairfield University, the English proficiency requirements are an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, a TOEFL score of 80 or higher, or a Duolingo score of 105 or higher.
The median undergraduate GPA for applicants to the MFA in Creative Writing at Fairfield University is 3.2.

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