MFA Creative Writing at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

Those dreaming of writing to their hearts content, look no further than an MFA in creative writing. This intensive course of study in prose develops students' skills to prepare them for successful and fulfilling careers in writing.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

Career pathways

Writers are experts at creatively wielding their written words to communicate, an important skill employers prioritize in the hiring process. Words can take writers far because long-lasting careers require strong communication.

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Entry requirements

Program Requirements; Creative Writing graduate students take a range of courses over two years, including Practicum in College Teaching, Rhetoric and Composition: History, Theory, Practice and thesis hours. View all course requirements for Creative Writing. Admission Requirements; Students will submit an application and are subject to additional requirements from the Creative Writing Program, including a writing submission. Application Details; Look over all the admission requirements, application steps and important dates for our program.

Domestic applicants: USD 7,260 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band (30 credits), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 21,340 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA; some programmes require the GRE or GMAT.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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