Master in Creative Writing (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the MFA in Creative Writing is $1,200 per credit hour..

This programme is designed for writers seeking advanced training in poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. Students complete four semesters of remote one-on-one mentorship with faculty while living anywhere. They attend five ten-day on-campus residencies, one at the start of each semester, including a final graduation residency.

Focus areas include Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction.

The programme requires four semesters of coursework and mentorship, with five 10-day residencies on campus. The degree is awarded upon completion of all residency and mentorship requirements.

Graduates pursue careers as published authors, writing instructors, and literary editors.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. A writing sample and letters of recommendation are required. The application includes a personal statement and submission of creative work.

Low-residency format with remote mentorship and on-campus residencies; two years full-time. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia, brings together a liberal arts curriculum, small classes, and professors who teach their own courses rather than graduate students. The college offers 42 academic majors, 52 minors, five pre-professional programs, and BA, BS, BFA, and graduate degrees. Its TAKE2 curricular model organizes study around two courses per half-mester, giving students time to focus deeply on coursework while pursuing interests outside the classroom.

The liberal arts foundation develops critical thinking, clear and accurate writing and speaking, quantitative reasoning, ethical and effective use of technology, creativity, collaboration, and independent problem-solving. Students also study the heritage of more than one society and consider the power and limitations of knowledge. The Randolph Innovative Student Experience provides every student with a $2,000 grant for research, creative work, experiential learning, or other scholarly pursuits.

Campus resources and activities include the Ethyl Science and Mathematics Center, Symposium for Artists and Scholars, Maier Museum of Art, Endstation Theatre, athletics, and a campus store. Students considering Randolph can take a tour, meet students, talk with faculty, and explore the community in Lynchburg. All students receive financial aid.