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2024 Best Colleges with Creative Writing Degrees in New York

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1-25 of 31 results

Columbia University

New York, NY •

• • Rating 3.82 out of 5   1,364 reviews

Freshman: It has been great! Being in NYC is a very special aspect of college life here, but Columbia also feels very separate from the city so you don't get distracted. The party scene for me is dull, I barely find parties to go to (or people to go with) but I'm sure Greek life is having fun. The people are so diverse and brilliant and the academics have me more immersed than I have ever been. It has been tough to adjust but I think that's something we need to go through to grow. ... Read 1,364 reviews

• grade  A+ Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 4%

Net price $12,411

SAT range 1470-1570

#1 Best Colleges in New York .

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NEW YORK, NY ,

1364 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says It has been great! Being in NYC is a very special aspect of college life here, but Columbia also feels very separate from the city so you don't get distracted. The party scene for me is dull, I... .

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Overall Niche Grade : A+ ,

Acceptance Rate : 4% ,

Net Price : $12,411 ,

SAT Range : 1470-1570 ,

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY •

• • Rating 3.72 out of 5   488 reviews

Alum: Looking back on my experience, I feel as though I didn't appreciate everything Hamilton College did for me. When you're in the moment, it's easy to see all the bad and be frustrated with things like the crappy campus food, a poor party scene, and a major lack of diversity. But, looking back, I do miss my time at Hamilton. I miss living in a walking community, I miss all the free food and free merchandise the school gave me. I miss the diner. I miss having small classes and being close to my professors. The community there, although not perfect, came together in moments that mattered. The school could be better. The lack of accountability from the administration on social issues and a constant battle between hate speech and lack of punishment for students who harmed others was a constant in all my 4 years. I hope the students continue to push forward and force Hamilton into a socially-accountable mindset. ... Read 488 reviews

Acceptance rate 14%

Net price $26,803

SAT range 1410-1540

#5 Best Colleges in New York .

CLINTON, NY ,

488 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Looking back on my experience, I feel as though I didn't appreciate everything Hamilton College did for me. When you're in the moment, it's easy to see all the bad and be frustrated with things like... .

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Acceptance Rate : 14% ,

Net Price : $26,803 ,

SAT Range : 1410-1540 ,

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY •

• • Rating 3.65 out of 5   1,615 reviews

Junior: I came in as a transfer student last year and have had nothing but an amazing experience. The course work is challenging but rewarding. The professors really are here for you and will support you. The campus is beautiful and the food is good. I live off campus so can’t say a lot about the dorms. The party scene is okay, but it is there and can be very fun. The location is not the best as there’s isn’t much to do. Over all, I love this school! ... Read 1,615 reviews

• grade  A Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 41%

Net price $40,125

SAT range 1370-1520

#9 Best Colleges in New York .

ROCHESTER, NY ,

1615 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I came in as a transfer student last year and have had nothing but an amazing experience. The course work is challenging but rewarding. The professors really are here for you and will support you.... .

Read 1615 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade : A ,

Acceptance Rate : 41% ,

Net Price : $40,125 ,

SAT Range : 1370-1520 ,

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus

MADISON, NJ

• • Rating 3.54 out of 5   862

The School of Drama at The New School

NEW YORK, NY

• • Rating 3.52 out of 5   21

University of Maine at Farmington

FARMINGTON, ME

• • Rating 3.63 out of 5   428

Yeshiva University

• • Rating 3.85 out of 5   290 reviews

Alum: YU gives a great education, especially on the pre-medical track. The classes, faculty, and networking are all top-tier. Living in Midtown is really fun and there are so many volunteering opportunities around both through the school and external organizations. Definitely recommend YU! ... Read 290 reviews

• grade  A minus Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 63%

Net price $36,807

SAT range 1140-1410

#12 Best Colleges in New York .

290 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says YU gives a great education, especially on the pre-medical track. The classes, faculty, and networking are all top-tier. Living in Midtown is really fun and there are so many volunteering... .

Read 290 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade : A minus ,

Acceptance Rate : 63% ,

Net Price : $36,807 ,

SAT Range : 1140-1410 ,

Binghamton University, SUNY

Vestal, NY •

• • Rating 3.64 out of 5   2,663 reviews

Alum: My campus life is incredibly vibrant, filled with diverse friends from various backgrounds. This diversity has enriched my college experience in profound ways, exposing me to different cultures, beliefs, and ideas. Each day is a chance to learn something new, whether it's sharing stories over lunch or engaging in lively debates in class. The mix of perspectives challenges my own views, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the world around me. Despite our differences, we find common ground and form bonds that transcend cultural boundaries. This vibrant tapestry of friendships has truly made my college years unforgettable. ... Read 2,663 reviews

Acceptance rate 44%

Net price $17,881

SAT range 1310-1470

#13 Best Colleges in New York .

VESTAL, NY ,

2663 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says My campus life is incredibly vibrant, filled with diverse friends from various backgrounds. This diversity has enriched my college experience in profound ways, exposing me to different cultures,... .

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Acceptance Rate : 44% ,

Net Price : $17,881 ,

SAT Range : 1310-1470 ,

Stony Brook University, SUNY

Stony Brook, NY •

• • Rating 3.54 out of 5   2,891 reviews

Freshman: Stony Brook has always been on my radar for potential colleges, but ever since becoming a student there, I would say it is my dream college. The students there aren't judgmental and mind their own business, but are active and willing to help; the professors there are often renowned for research and publications, but are mostly friendly and good at teaching; the campus is lively with plenty of people, but nature is prevalent - deer can be spotted once in a while! Transportation is convenient and accessible, which is great when the weather isn't good for walking outside. The only thing I want updated is the technology used for sharing and assigning class content, but that will come with time! Stony Brook University is always moving forward. ... Read 2,891 reviews

Acceptance rate 48%

Net price $16,445

SAT range 1300-1480

#17 Best Colleges in New York .

STONY BROOK, NY ,

2891 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says Stony Brook has always been on my radar for potential colleges, but ever since becoming a student there, I would say it is my dream college. The students there aren't judgmental and mind their own... .

Read 2891 reviews.

Acceptance Rate : 48% ,

Net Price : $16,445 ,

SAT Range : 1300-1480 ,

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University at Buffalo, SUNY

Buffalo, NY •

• • Rating 3.64 out of 5   3,122 reviews

Freshman: I absolutely love it here. Such a wonderful community with so many things to do. Incredibly underrated place! Food is amazing here and there is a huge variety. Coming from NYC, I never feel bored or confined as the city of Buffalo offers so many fun activities. The bus system is amazing and I love the layout of the campus. I also really like the dorms. I live in Ellicott and it’s great here. Everything is so convenient and I have such a great dorm community. ... Read 3,122 reviews

Acceptance rate 70%

Net price $17,954

SAT range 1180-1360

#18 Best Colleges in New York .

BUFFALO, NY ,

3122 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I absolutely love it here. Such a wonderful community with so many things to do. Incredibly underrated place! Food is amazing here and there is a huge variety. Coming from NYC, I never feel bored or... .

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Acceptance Rate : 70% ,

Net Price : $17,954 ,

SAT Range : 1180-1360 ,

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY •

• • Rating 3.66 out of 5   482 reviews

Senior: I like that I can contact my professors at any moment and they can email me or meet me in person within a day. During COVID, all my classes were held in person, so no student was left behind or struggling with online courses. I now choose to take online courses, but that has not hindered my learning. Instead, it has motivated me to research further on the topics we discuss in lectures while I am completing assignments. I live off campus in a beautiful, antique house that is larger, cleaner, and more affordable than my house at home. It is surrounded by shops and local businesses that I frequent daily. Overall, St Bonaventure is a gem hidden in the beautiful, picturesque mountains of Allegany, NY, and I highly encourage anyone who seeks a peaceful getaway and affordable education to attend this university. ... Read 482 reviews

• grade  B+ Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 78%

Net price $25,533

SAT range 1070-1270

#27 Best Colleges in New York .

SAINT BONAVENTURE, NY ,

482 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I like that I can contact my professors at any moment and they can email me or meet me in person within a day. During COVID, all my classes were held in person, so no student was left behind or... .

Read 482 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade : B+ ,

Acceptance Rate : 78% ,

Net Price : $25,533 ,

SAT Range : 1070-1270 ,

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY •

• • Rating 3.67 out of 5   1,286 reviews

Sophomore: How I would describe Brooklyn College is like a one-and-done go. I picked only two days to go to campus because I recently moved away from Brooklyn and it's a 2-hour commute from where I live now. My day there is attending my 4 classes and with the breaks in between them, I like to study in the library or finish up work that needs to be done during the weekend, have some lunch with my classmates, etc. The student life here I would say is very inclusive, most people have their groups and just stay to themselves. What I would like to see change is the conditions of the buildings and the club & association environment. The conditions are manageable but could be better, most of the time the elevator doesn't work, very bad wifi, and not too many areas to have lunch, hang out, or study (besides the library). But what I love about Brooklyn college is the diversity and professors, you will see people from all countries here and your professors care about your grades and wellbeing. ... Read 1,286 reviews

Acceptance rate 51%

Net price $4,254

SAT range 1020-1180

#33 Best Colleges in New York .

BROOKLYN, NY ,

1286 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says How I would describe Brooklyn College is like a one-and-done go. I picked only two days to go to campus because I recently moved away from Brooklyn and it's a 2-hour commute from where I live now. My... .

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Acceptance Rate : 51% ,

Net Price : $4,254 ,

SAT Range : 1020-1180 ,

Pratt Institute

• • Rating 3.56 out of 5   866 reviews

Junior: Great education, and a great location. It provides a great environment for me to learn and grow my skills. The professors are good and the coursework is always of high expectation. It's facilities are always easy to use and are improved frequently. Allowing the students to be able to produce their projects the best way possible. There is always new and great technology in the labs and production facilities. The course work that is assigned always helps you improve and produce better work throught your time at Pratt. The campus is safe and inclusive as the public can walk in to enjoy the campus garden and sculptures. Safety is always great for the students that live there. The housing is good too with a wide variety of options from townhouses to other options for dorming. The campus is gated with a few buildings outside of the main blocks that are very nearby. Overall the environment is very friendly and its location is one of the best as it is located in Brooklyn with a nearby subway . ... Read 866 reviews

• grade  B Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 68%

Net price $46,486

SAT range 1190-1410

#51 Best Colleges in New York .

866 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Great education, and a great location. It provides a great environment for me to learn and grow my skills. The professors are good and the coursework is always of high expectation. It's facilities... .

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Overall Niche Grade : B ,

Acceptance Rate : 68% ,

Net Price : $46,486 ,

SAT Range : 1190-1410 ,

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY •

• • Rating 3.59 out of 5   816 reviews

Senior: I did, in general, enjoy my time at Plattsburgh. I am proud of the person I have become, and the work I accomplished, during my time. In the 4 years here, there were only 2 members of faculty that I didn't like. Overall, I loved my professors and enjoyed my coursework. However. My largest gripe with Plattsburgh, is its blatant bias towards its athletics. Now, I am as far from athletic as I can get; I have multiple health issues which interfere with daily life. Because of these health issues, I would frequently try the campus's accessibility options. 'Try' being the operative word. The campus is plagued by useless "accessible" entrances. The automatic entrance, the main entrance, of the College Center was nonfunctional for an entire semester. The ramps for one building were far too steep, while another ramp had 90-degree turns. The wheelchair lift in one building was broken, and had been that way for years. With all of that in mind: The school just spent $35million on a new gym. ... Read 816 reviews

Net price $15,421

SAT range 1050-1240

#55 Best Colleges in New York .

PLATTSBURGH, NY ,

816 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I did, in general, enjoy my time at Plattsburgh. I am proud of the person I have become, and the work I accomplished, during my time. In the 4 years here, there were only 2 members of faculty that I... However. My largest gripe with Plattsburgh, is its blatant bias towards its athletics. Now, I am as far from athletic as I can get; I have multiple health issues which interfere with daily life. Because of... The campus is plagued by useless "accessible" entrances. The automatic entrance, the main entrance, of the College Center was nonfunctional for an entire semester. The ramps for one building were far... With all of that in mind: The school just spent $35million on a new gym. .

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Net Price : $15,421 ,

SAT Range : 1050-1240 ,

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY •

• • Rating 3.59 out of 5   2,077 reviews

Junior: I like life around campus generally, but the school doesn’t seem to be being run in an effective orderly manner. Why are we being served raw food? Because there is a lack of regard for student living conditions. Why have 80% of my professors in the last two years been one year hires who are no longer here? Because there is no care for student staff connection only worries about money and how we look. ... Read 2,077 reviews

Net price $35,327

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#58 Best Colleges in New York .

ITHACA, NY ,

2077 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I like life around campus generally, but the school doesn’t seem to be being run in an effective orderly manner. Why are we being served raw food? Because there is a lack of regard for student living... .

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Net Price : $35,327 ,

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SUNY Oswego

Oswego, NY •

• • Rating 3.58 out of 5   1,530 reviews

Sophomore: As a sophomore at SUNY Oswego, there are several aspects of the university I had experienced from my first day at college : SUNY Oswego offer more than 130 degrees and I chose Computer Science and Math as my Major. As SUNY Oswego is a teaching school, Professors are really caring about students. That’s a good thing about SUNY Oswego. Here corresponding with the Professors and batch-mates are really a good thing. It help us to learn not only from the Professors but also from the class-mates. Our Authority always keep engage the students every spot, what make the student the real time experiencer. And it build the Community more strong, build good connection with Professors, students and employee. We have research party every week, where everyone share their thoughts and opinions. If I really would see any changes in SUNY Oswego, that would be the Grade School for Computer Science, what will bring lot more opportunities for Computer Science Students. ... Read 1,530 reviews

Acceptance rate 80%

Net price $15,078

SAT range 1060-1280

#60 Best Colleges in New York .

OSWEGO, NY ,

1530 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says As a sophomore at SUNY Oswego, there are several aspects of the university I had experienced from my first day at college : SUNY Oswego offer more than 130 degrees and I chose Computer Science and Math as my Major. As SUNY Oswego is a teaching school, Professors are really caring about students. That’s a good thing about... Our Authority always keep engage the students every spot, what make the student the real time experiencer. And it build the Community more strong, build good connection with Professors, students and... If I really would see any changes in SUNY Oswego, that would be the Grade School for Computer Science, what will bring lot more opportunities for Computer Science Students. .

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Acceptance Rate : 80% ,

Net Price : $15,078 ,

SAT Range : 1060-1280 ,

The New School

• • Rating 3.58 out of 5   653 reviews

Alum: The New School was a creative hub that drew in different types of people all on their own journeys. Due to the nature of the Greenwich Village campus, student life/socializing was lackluster, and there was little community organizing. I felt liberated in the open-ended curriculum but also not set up to join the work force. ... Read 653 reviews

• grade  B minus Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 66%

Net price $43,547

SAT range 1150-1380

653 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The New School was a creative hub that drew in different types of people all on their own journeys. Due to the nature of the Greenwich Village campus, student life/socializing was lackluster, and... .

Read 653 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade : B minus ,

Acceptance Rate : 66% ,

Net Price : $43,547 ,

SAT Range : 1150-1380 ,

Canisius University

• • Rating 3.69 out of 5   800 reviews

Junior: Going to Canisius was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I owe a lot of my personal development to my time at this school. Canisius is a fairly small school and I've found so much comfort in knowing that there are familiar faces everywhere I go. Because of the smaller class sizes, I've been able to make meaningful connections with professors who have gone to support me throughout my entire college career. Canisius University likes to advertise that this is a school "where leaders are made" and I have to say, I couldn't agree more. My peers and I are all incredibly involved in on-campus activities, many of us holding leadership positions, getting real-world work and research experience, and always taking advantage of the unique experiences that Canisius provides to its students. There's a place and a niche for everyone here. ... Read 800 reviews

Acceptance rate 81%

Net price $18,486

SAT range 1050-1250

800 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Going to Canisius was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I owe a lot of my personal development to my time at this school. Canisius is a fairly small school and I've found so much comfort in... .

Read 800 reviews.

Acceptance Rate : 81% ,

Net Price : $18,486 ,

SAT Range : 1050-1250 ,

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, NY •

• • Rating 3.52 out of 5   764 reviews

Junior: Overall, I've had a great experience at Potsdam. In my academic department, there are great resources, professors, and overall classroom culture that expands my learning and gives me opportunities to produce research, get real experience, and build good skills! I've also interacted with the music, theater, dance, and arts management departments, and they have been nothing short of the most kind and fun people to be around. ... Read 764 reviews

Net price $14,494

POTSDAM, NY ,

764 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Overall, I've had a great experience at Potsdam. In my academic department, there are great resources, professors, and overall classroom culture that expands my learning and gives me opportunities to... .

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Net Price : $14,494 ,

SUNY Nassau Community College

Garden City, NY •

• • Rating 3.66 out of 5   1,121 reviews

Senior: My time at Nassau Community College has been transformative. Professors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, readily offering guidance and understanding. Navigating the campus was seamless, and the staff across departments were professional and empathetic, ensuring a smooth academic journey. Though encountering a discouraging remark from a staff member in fall 2023 was a setback, it only fueled my determination. Today, I proudly stand accepted into the nursing program at LIU Post, a testament to my resilience and the unwavering support of Nassau Community College. In essence, Nassau Community College fosters academic excellence and empowers students to overcome obstacles, shaping individuals ready to thrive in their chosen paths. ... Read 1,121 reviews

• grade  C+ Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 100%

Net price $6,730

GARDEN CITY, NY ,

1121 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My time at Nassau Community College has been transformative. Professors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, readily offering guidance and understanding. Navigating the campus... Though encountering a discouraging remark from a staff member in fall 2023 was a setback, it only fueled my determination. Today, I proudly stand accepted into the nursing program at LIU Post, a... In essence, Nassau Community College fosters academic excellence and empowers students to overcome obstacles, shaping individuals ready to thrive in their chosen paths. .

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Overall Niche Grade : C+ ,

Acceptance Rate : 100% ,

Net Price : $6,730 ,

Hartwick College

Oneonta, NY •

• • Rating 3.45 out of 5   555 reviews

Works Here: Very smart place full of kind people. Set on an amazing hill. What's not to like? You can hike, ski, build, learn, explore, eat great food, make amazing friends and more! ... Read 555 reviews

Acceptance rate 96%

Net price $22,523

SAT range 1000-1220

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ONEONTA, NY ,

555 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Very smart place full of kind people. Set on an amazing hill. What's not to like? You can hike, ski, build, learn, explore, eat great food, make amazing friends and more! .

Read 555 reviews.

Acceptance Rate : 96% ,

Net Price : $22,523 ,

SAT Range : 1000-1220 ,

SUNY Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, NY •

• • Rating 3.78 out of 5   375 reviews

Freshman: My overall experience at Finger Lakes Community College is extraordinary! The professors I have had the privilege of meeting have exceeded my expectations. I am a 4.0 student who is looking to pursue a Criminal Justice major. I found this passion achievable thanks to my Intro to Psychology class with professor Matthew Holla, and my Abnormal Psychology class with Professor Canose. I would recommend this college to those who are still unsure of their passions. FLCC helped me pave the way to finding what I value most in a career. ... Read 375 reviews

Net price $11,086

CANANDAIGUA, NY ,

375 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says My overall experience at Finger Lakes Community College is extraordinary! The professors I have had the privilege of meeting have exceeded my expectations. I am a 4.0 student who is looking to pursue... .

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Net Price : $11,086 ,

SUNY Monroe Community College

• • Rating 3.78 out of 5   658 reviews

Sophomore: My overall experience with MCC has been very positive. The courses offered are high quality. There is flexibility with modality of courses available. The school provides a wide array of resources available to help students succeed in both their personal and professional life including childcare assistance, personal wellness, and financial counseling services. For the most part there is consistency among professors regarding communication, course format and grading but every once in a while, you experience a professor that is unconventional and inconsistent. ... Read 658 reviews

Net price $7,150

658 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says My overall experience with MCC has been very positive. The courses offered are high quality. There is flexibility with modality of courses available. The school provides a wide array of resources... .

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Net Price : $7,150 ,

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY •

• • Rating 3.49 out of 5   164 reviews

Sophomore: Once acclimated to the environment it’s only a matter of time before you start making friends. It’s a good campus to network on as well. The academics are great and the staff and faculty are focused on student success during and after graduation. ... Read 164 reviews

Acceptance rate 89%

Net price $18,502

SAT range 970-1190

SPARKILL, NY ,

164 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Once acclimated to the environment it’s only a matter of time before you start making friends. It’s a good campus to network on as well. The academics are great and the staff and faculty are focused... .

Read 164 reviews.

Acceptance Rate : 89% ,

Net Price : $18,502 ,

SAT Range : 970-1190 ,

SUNY Adirondack Community College

Queensbury, NY •

• • Rating 3.62 out of 5   396 reviews

Freshman: SUNY Adirondack has been a great academic scene for me so far. It is constantly creating an environment where students can continuously be involved with the campus and meet new friends. There are plenty of people that are willing to help, whether it ranges from students to professors or advisors. It is a good academic community, who always push you to do the best you can. ... Read 396 reviews

Net price $7,619

QUEENSBURY, NY ,

396 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says SUNY Adirondack has been a great academic scene for me so far. It is constantly creating an environment where students can continuously be involved with the campus and meet new friends. There are... .

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Net Price : $7,619 ,

SUNY Buffalo State University

• • Rating 3.49 out of 5   1,526 reviews

Freshman: I truly do think that you can make whatever you want out of your time here if you use the resources. They lay them out carefully. We have all kinds of info sessions on clubs, sports, work, volunteering. We get flyers for parties slipped under our doors every few weeks. Buff state is really your oyster if you allow it to be. The foods just alright. ... Read 1,526 reviews

Acceptance rate 85%

Net price $9,998

SAT range 930-1160

1526 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I truly do think that you can make whatever you want out of your time here if you use the resources. They lay them out carefully. We have all kinds of info sessions on clubs, sports, work,... .

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Acceptance Rate : 85% ,

Net Price : $9,998 ,

SAT Range : 930-1160 ,

SUNY Purchase College

Purchase, NY •

• • Rating 3.43 out of 5   1,173 reviews

Freshman: While I am definitely enjoying my time at Purchase, there are a few things that I would like to see change. First, the food. There are not enough options for meals and most of time, the food is hit or miss. It is hard to find healthy food as well. Some berries would be greatly appreciated! The dorms are also not great, but could be worse. ... Read 1,173 reviews

• grade  C Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 75%

Net price $19,458

SAT range 1120-1320

PURCHASE, NY ,

1173 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says While I am definitely enjoying my time at Purchase, there are a few things that I would like to see change. First, the food. There are not enough options for meals and most of time, the food is hit... .

Read 1173 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade : C ,

Acceptance Rate : 75% ,

Net Price : $19,458 ,

SAT Range : 1120-1320 ,

Manhattanville College

• • Rating 3.43 out of 5   876 reviews

Sophomore: My overall experience is a positive one. I find Manhattanville to be a great please to get make friends. Since the classes are small I get to know the other students better. We are able to have study groups to help us with our test and have someone to turn to when needing help in class. The teachers really get to know me also. I feel I can voice my opinion and not be made fun of or belittled. My teachers are around if I have a question and they are always willing to help. They even will talk about what we did in class if we want to continue the discussion outside of the class. There are many activities and clubs to be part of. For me I play lacrosse, flag football, dodgeball, and represent the school in a local lacrosse clinic to give back to the community. ... Read 876 reviews

Acceptance rate 83%

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SAT range 1020-1230

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as.nyu.edu/cwp Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011-8702 • 212-998-8816

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The New York University Program in Creative Writing, among the most distinguished programs in the country, is a leading national center for the study of writing and literature. The undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with an opportunity to develop their craft while working closely with some of the finest poets and novelists writing today. The creative writing program occupies a lovely townhouse on West 10th Street in the same Greenwich Village neighborhood where so many writers have lived and worked. The Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House allows writers—both established and emerging—to share their work in an inspiring setting.

The program's distinguished faculty of award-winning poets and prose writers represents a wide array of contemporary aesthetics. Our instructors have been the recipients of Pulitzer Prizes, MacArthur Genius, Guggenheim, and NEA fellowships, National Book and National Book Critics Circle awards, Pushcart Prizes, the Whiting Writer's Award, and more.

Undergraduates are encouraged to attend the program's reading series, which brings both established and new writers to NYU. Writing prizes, special events, and our undergraduate literary journal,  West 10th , further complement our course offerings and provide a sense of community for undergraduate writers. If you have questions about the minor in creative writing, please contact us at  [email protected] .

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2024 Best Creative Writing Schools in New York

College Factual looked at 23 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Creative Writing Schools in New York ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 755 degrees in creative writing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Creative Writing School

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings , including this Best Creative Writing Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state .

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Best Schools for Creative Writing in New York

The schools below may not offer all types of creative writing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top New York Schools in Creative Writing

It is hard to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a degree in creative writing. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were about 134 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.

New York University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in creative writing. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 55 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

Syracuse University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in creative writing. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were approximately 10 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.

University of Rochester is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in creative writing. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #104 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.

There were about 5 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year.

Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #253 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.

There were roughly 20 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.

New School University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #208 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means New School University is a great school overall.

There were roughly 91 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent data year.

Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 9 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.

Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 11 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent data year.

Hamilton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize suburb of Clinton. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hamilton is a great college overall.

There were roughly 24 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Hamilton in the most recent year we have data available.

Located in the city of New York, CCNY is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 40th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 20 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at CCNY in the most recent data year.

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Creative Writing

The Creative Writing concentration is designed for beginner through experienced writers who wish to develop their craft. Through studio classes in poetry, prose, and performance, you will concentrate on generating texts and learning the conventions of particular genres and forms. You also will participate in interdisciplinary humanities seminars that bring together reading, writing, theory, and method.

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Improve as a writer with practice and feedback and increase your audience through publication in our literary and arts journal, Dovetail.

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Creative writing concentration: craft studios category.

Students select four credits from Craft Studios and four credits from Workshops and an additional eight credits from either category.

• CWRG1-UC5243 The Craft of Playwriting 4
• CWRG1-UC5242 Poetry Studio 4
• CWRG1-UC5241 Prose Studio 4

Creative Writing Concentration: Workshops Category

Students select four credits from Workshops and four credits from Craft Studios and an additional eight credits from either category.

• CWRG1-UC5277 Creative Nonfiction Workshop 4
• CWRG1-UC5271 Fiction Workshop 4
• CWRG1-UC5272 Poetry Workshop 4
• CWRG1-UC5280 Writing for Children & Adolescents 4
• CWRG1-UC5275 Writing for The Screen 4
• CWRG1-UC5273 Writing for The Theater 4
• MEST1-UC6050 Digital Storytelling 4
• MEST1-UC6013 Writing for Media and Communication 4

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Columbia University in the City of New York offers 2 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 174 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 124 Master's degrees, and 50 Bachelor's degrees.

New York University offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 66 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 66 Master's degrees.

CUNY Hunter College offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 16 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 16 Master's degrees.

CUNY City College offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 31 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 31 Master's degrees.

Yeshiva University offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 1 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 1 Bachelor's degree.

The New School offers 3 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 94 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 84 Master's degrees, and 10 Bachelor's degrees.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city.

Marymount Manhattan College offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 7 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 7 Bachelor's degrees.

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Creative Writing

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• M.F.A. in Creative Writing - Fiction
• M.F.A.  in Creative Writing - Poetry
• M.F.A.  in Creative Writing - Creative Nonfiction
• M.F.A.  in Low Residency Writers Workshop in Paris Program - Fiction
• M.F.A. in Low Residency Writers Workshop in Paris Program - Poetry
• M.F.A. in Low Residency Writers Workshop in Paris Program - Creative Nonfiction

Application Deadlines

Applications and all supporting materials must be  submitted online by 5PM  Eastern Time. If a listed deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or U.S. federal holiday, then the next business day will be the actual deadline.

Creative Writing Programs

• December 18 : Fall admission

Writers Workshop in Paris Programs

• September 1 : January residency (January term application)
• February 1 : June residency (summer application)

Requirements

In addition to the general application requirements, the department specifically requires:

Test Scores

• Please do not send GRE test scores — they will not be reviewed by our Admissions Committee.

TOEFL/IELTS

Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they:

Are a native English speaker; OR

Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR

Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.

Statement of Academic Purpose

In a concisely written statement, please describe your past and present work as it relates to your intended field of study, your educational objectives, and your career goals. In addition, please include your intellectual and professional reasons for choosing your field of study and why your studies/research can best be done at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU. The statement should not exceed two double-spaced pages.

Writing Sample

A creative writing sample is required. It should not exceed 25 double-spaced pages for fiction and nonfiction applicants and 10 single-spaced pages for poetry applicants. The font size should be 12 point or larger.

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Creative Writing Program

The New School invites you to join a community of diverse writers, become part of New York City’s publishing world, and build a network of support on campus and beyond. Our prestigious MFA Creative Writing program is designed to help you develop your writing in supportive workshops and literature seminars led by an internationally recognized faculty and renowned authors.

books published annually by alumni and faculty

annual writing events, including the National Book Awards Finalist Reading

of admitted MFA students awarded merit-based university scholarships (2020–2021)

MFA in Creative Writing

As an MFA student at The New School, you can choose your concentration—in Arts Writing, Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Writing for Children and Young Adults—and receive personalized faculty mentorship and faculty and peer critiques. Innovative courses in publishing and multimedia storytelling engage you in the development of literature. Popular graduate minors include Impact Entrepreneurship and Transmedia and Digital Storytelling . Or you can apply to WriteOn NYC! , a New School–funded fellowship program providing MFA students with high-quality teaching experience in area middle schools and high schools. All students benefit from evening classes and events, which enable them to work or attend responsibilities during the day while enrolled in a  full-time program.

Related Programs

In addition to the renowned MFA in Creative Writing, The New School offers other programs and opportunities for writing students. These include noncredit courses and summer intensives, as well as an undergraduate major in the Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students, the Writing and Democracy Honors Program, and undergraduate minors in related fields. Summer Writing Intensive Continuing Education Courses Writing & Democracy Honors Program BA in Creative Writing Undergraduate Creative Writing Courses

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Creative Writing students come to The New School from across the United States and around the world to live the writer's life in New York City. Evenings with agents and editors, offered exclusively for MFA students, provide informal opportunities to meet publishing professionals.

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Creative Writing (Minor)

Program description , minor declaration.

The New York University Program in Creative Writing, among the most distinguished programs in the country, is a leading national center for the study of writing and literature. The undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with an opportunity to develop their craft while working closely with some of the finest poets and novelists writing today. The creative writing program occupies a lovely townhouse on West 10th Street in the same Greenwich Village neighborhood where so many writers have lived and worked. The Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House allows writers—both established and emerging—to share their work in an inspiring setting.

The program's distinguished faculty of award-winning poets and prose writers represents a wide array of contemporary aesthetics. Our instructors have been the recipients of Pulitzer Prizes, MacArthur Genius, Guggenheim, and NEA fellowships, National Book and National Book Critics Circle awards, Pushcart Prizes, the Whiting Writer's Award, and more.

Undergraduates are encouraged to attend the program's reading series, which brings both established and new writers to NYU. Writing prizes, special events, and our undergraduate literary journal,  West 10th , further complement our course offerings and provide a sense of community for undergraduate writers. If you have questions about the minor in creative writing, please contact us at  [email protected] .

To request declaration of a minor, CAS students should visit the host department. To request declaration of a cross-school minor, CAS students should complete the online Minor Application available in their Albert Student Center. Students may also use the  Minor Application  in Albert to request cancellation of a CAS or cross-school minor.

Program Requirements

The minor requires the completion of 16 credits, comprised of the following:

General Information

The introductory workshop CRWRI-UA 815 Creative Writing: Intro Prose & Poetry , or the study away course CRWRI-UA 9815 Creative Writing , is generally the required foundational course, to be followed by 12 additional credits from the program's CRWRI-UA course offerings.

However, students who begin their minor by taking one of the program's 8-credit summer intensives—Writers in New York (CRWRI-UA 818, 819, or 835), Writers in Paris (CRWRI-UA 9818 or 9819), or Writers in Florence (CRWRI-UA 9828 or 9829)—are not required to take the introductory workshop (CRWRI-UA 815, CRWRI-UA 9815, or equivalent). Following completion of one of these 8-credit intensives, students may take advanced coursework in the same genre as their summer intensive and/or move directly into an intermediate workshop in an alternative genre. Students may also repeat an 8-credit summer intensive to complete the 16-credit minor. Intermediate and advanced workshops may be taken three times for credit.

Students wishing to begin the creative writing minor while studying away at an NYU site should register for CRWRI-UA 9815 Creative Writing or, if studying away in the summer, for one of the 8-credit intensives offered in Paris and Florence (CRWRI-UA 9818, 9819, 9828, or 9829). These courses are not considered outside courses and will automatically be counted toward the creative writing minor. All other creative writing courses taken away require a petition for substitution and are subject to approval by the program.

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Policy on course substitutions, nyu policies, college of arts and science policies.

The creative writing minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C). No credit toward the minor is granted for grades of C- or lower, although such grades will be computed into the grade point average of the minor, as well as into the overall grade point average. No course to be counted toward the minor may be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.

Students may petition to apply a maximum of one outside course toward the minor, either as the introductory prerequisite (equivalent to CRWRI-UA 815 or 9815) or as an elective. An outside course is any NYU creative writing course without a CRWRI-UA rubric. To petition to substitute an outside course, students must complete the course substitution petition form (available on the program's website) and provide the course syllabus (as described on the petition form). The undergraduate programs manager will review the submitted syllabus to verify course level and determine substitution eligibility. Students must petition for course substitution prior to registration.

If the program pre-approves a non-NYU course for substitution, it can only be counted toward the minor if 1. the Office of the Associate Dean for Students in CAS has also approved the course credit for transfer, and 2. the student receives a grade of C or better.

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages .

A full list of relevant academic policies can be found on the CAS Academic Policies page . 

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MFA in Creative Writing

At Adelphi University, we offer residencies in New York City and semester-long creative mentorships with accomplished and devoted faculty.

Our MFA in Creative Writing program allows you to tailor a flexible and practical curriculum to your artistic goals. In addition, to help with tuition, all accepted students will receive partial scholarships.

Each step of the way, our NYC Creative Writing program aims to prepare you for the life of a working writer, especially as you navigate today’s shifting and vital literary landscape.

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Writing in New York City

We see the writer’s life as an ongoing conversation and adventure. At the five-day New York City residencies in August and January , you’ll work closely with distinguished writers, and you’ll also be introduced to editors, literary agents and leaders at literary nonprofits. Our August residency will be held at the Center for Fiction in downtown Brooklyn. We offer concentrations in Fiction, Poetry and Creative Nonfiction, with workshops that culminate in the final thesis course, in which students complete a book-length manuscript. You may choose to focus on any one genre; you may design a path that explores two or more genres; or you may decide to work in a hybrid form.

Our MFA in Creative Writing program focuses intently on craft, with an emphasis on revision and close reading. We also offer practical guidance in publishing, teaching and building a sustainable life as a writer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse writing community, and our goal is to help you find your own best approach to craft.

What are the benefits of a low-residency MFA?

A low-residency MFA Creative Writing program takes into account the complexity of each writer’s life and welcomes students who may have demanding work schedules or family obligations. This academic framework includes in-person learning at the intensive five-day residencies in New York City, and—during the semester—with small online classes and individualized mentorship. By the end of the two-year, 39-credit program, you’ll complete a thesis, your own book-length manuscript.

Why choose to do your MFA at Adelphi University in New York?

The low-residency structure, which features exciting and innovative creative writing residencies in New York City, is a convenient option for students who may already have established careers in other fields, or who aren’t able to relocate to pursue an advanced degree.

Also, Adelphi’s MFA is one of the most affordable low-residency programs at a private university. To help with tuition, all accepted students will receive partial scholarships.

The low-residency program is a transformation of Adelphi’s long-standing traditional MFA program, whose alumni have gone on to publish books, found literary organizations and enter publishing and teaching careers.

Adelphi’s faculty are accomplished, award-winning writers who are active in the literary world, and they are devoted and innovative teachers.

Our MFA in Creative Writing program features our core creative writing faculty:  Jan-Henry Gray ,  Katherine Hill ,  Maya Marshall ,  Igor Webb , and  René Steinke . They are joined every year by distinguished guest writers as well as visitors from the literary and publishing world.

Meet Our MFA in Creative Writing Faculty

Dedicated and successful writers themselves, our MFA faculty are all gifted teachers and highly skilled mentors for our writing students. Their goal is to help each student explore — and perfect — their own literary style and voice.

Jan-Henry Gray

Assistant Professor

He has received fellowships from Kundiman  and  Undocupoets as well as awards from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, the Juniper Summer Writing Institute and the Academy of American Poets. In 2019, he co-organized Writers for Migrant Justice, a nationwide reading and fundraiser for Immigrant Families Together. He also served as a mentor for the Asian Prisoner Support Committee, a teaching artist for City Lore (New York City) and a co-curator for Meanwhile (Chicago). Born in the Philippines and raised in California, he currently lives in New York.

Katherine Hill

Associate Professor

Maya Marshall

René Steinke

Professor, Director

I came to Adelphi for my MFA in Creative Writing because even though I’d been working as a journalist before I joined the program, I wanted to learn the art of storytelling from a different perspective. I’m happy to say the program has made me a more confident storyteller.

The Residency, “Manhattan Week”

The residencies  take place over five days in mid-August and mid-January, when students meet with the creative writing faculty, guest writers and New York-based literary and publishing professionals. Students reside in a local NYC hotel for the duration of the residency. In addition to workshops, lectures, individual conferences, publishing presentations and readings, faculty and students meet together for meals, and there is also time set aside for connecting with peers.

Our August residency will be held at the Center for Fiction in downtown Brooklyn.

Fall and Spring Semesters

Our MFA Creative Writing curriculum offers you the chance to chart your own path. You can choose to focus on writing a novel, for instance, or you may choose to write poetry one semester and nonfiction the next, as you work toward a thesis that combines both. Our program also offers practical courses in helping you create a working writer’s life, with guidance in publishing, teaching, literary advocacy and creating your own literary community.

Program Info

Application requirements.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. We will continue to review applications  for the Fall until July 1. Accepted students will be considered for partial scholarships.

Applicants should submit the following:

• Online application form . The $60 fee is waived for this program.
• One letter of reference from an academic or professional contact who can tell us about your work ethic and your ability to engage with others within an academic/artistic community
• Final transcript stating bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Personal statement: Tell us something about your writing life and what you hope to accomplish during the program. Tell us what you have read, are now reading and what you intend to read. Describe your current literary interests, your current or future challenges, and anything else you think is important for us to know about you. Please limit your essay to 1,000 words.
• Poetry: 10–15 pages (approximately a dozen poems).
• Fiction: Maximum of 30 pages, double-spaced, which can consist of one or more stories or part of a novel. If an excerpt from a longer work is submitted, please include a one-paragraph description of the work as a whole.
• Creative nonfiction: Maximum of 30 pages, double-spaced, which can consist of one or more pieces or part of a longer work. If an excerpt from a longer work is submitted, please include a one-paragraph description of the work as a whole.
• Mixed-genre work: Maximum of 30 pages, double-spaced.
• Encouraged, but not required:  One letter of reference from an academic or professional contact who can tell us about your work ethic and your ability to engage with others within an academic/artistic community

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing The Write Stuff for Writers

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Grow Your Writing Passion into a Career with Liberty’s Online MFA in Creative Writing

Many people write creatively, but few hone their skills to develop their writing craft to its highest form. Even fewer learn the other skills it takes to become a successful writer, such as the steps needed to get a book published and into the hands of readers. Liberty’s 100% online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing can help you develop your writing passion into a career so you can set your works free to impact culture and the world.

Employers in every industry need professionals who have strong writing skills, so you can be confident that your ability to write effectively can also help set you apart in your current career. With in-demand writing expertise and the ability to customize your degree with electives in literature or writing practice, Liberty’s online MFA in Creative Writing can help you achieve your professional writing goals.

Our online MFA in Creative Writing is designed to help you build on your writing skills with specific workshops dedicated to the craft of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or screenwriting. With a work-in-progress approach to writing practice and mentorship from our faculty of experienced writers and scholars, you can learn the specific skills you need to make your writing stand out.

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Why Choose Liberty’s MFA in Creative Writing?

Our online MFA in Creative Writing is mainly offered in an 8-week course format, and our tuition rate for graduate programs hasn’t increased in 9 years. Through our program, you can study the writing process and develop your creative skills through workshops with experienced writing professionals. With our flexible format, you can grow in your creative writing while continuing to do what is important to you.

As a terminal degree, the online MFA in Creative Writing can also help you pursue opportunities to teach writing at the K-12 or college level. You will gain comprehensive and in-depth exposure to writing, literature, publishing, and many other professional writing skills that you can pass on to students. Partner with the Liberty family and learn under faculty who have spent years in the field you love. Your career in professional writing starts here.

What Will You Study in Our MFA in Creative Writing?

The MFA in Creative Writing program is designed to help you become an excellent creative writer across the genres of creative fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, and poetry. You can learn how to produce aesthetically and culturally engaged creative works while gaining professional knowledge and practice. You will also study foundational contemporary literature so that you have a background in studying important works to draw on for your writing.

To help you in your professional writing, you will also study many essential skills in editing, layout, and the business of publishing so that you can best position yourself for success in the market. Through your creative writing courses and workshops, you can develop your craft so that you will be ready for your thesis project.

Here are a few examples of the skills Liberty’s MFA in Creative Writing can help you master:

• Marketing your projects and pursuing new writing opportunities
• Organizing writing and adapting it to different types of writing
• Tailoring writing to specific audiences and markets
• Understanding what makes art effective, compelling, and impactful
• Writing compelling stories that engage readers

Potential Career Opportunities

• Book and magazine writer
• Business communications specialist
• Creative writing instructor
• Publications editor
• Screenwriter
• Website copy editor and writer
• Writing manager

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• ENGL 600 – Editing, Layout, and Publishing
• ENGL 601 – Writing as Cultural Engagement
• ENGL 603 – Literary Theory and Practice
• WRIT 610 – Writing Fiction

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Admission requirements.

• A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required) .
• Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form .
• Creative Writing Sample – A creative writing sample of one creative writing work of at least 2,500 words or a culmination of creative writing samples totaling 2,500 words.*
• Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy .

*A sample of one or more poems totaling a minimum of 750 words may also be submitted. Song lyrics are not accepted at this time as writing samples.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

• Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
• Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
• Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
• If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application .
• Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

Dual Enrollment

Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.

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Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

• Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
• Cumulative GPA
• A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
• Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to [email protected] .

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an mfa in creative writing.

A Master of Fine Arts degree, or MFA, is a terminal degree in an artistic craft that demonstrates that you have achieved the highest level of training and skill in your discipline. Like a doctorate, an MFA often allows you to teach courses at the graduate level while also providing many opportunities for scholarship and leadership in education. If you want to grow your creative writing skills to become the best writer you can be, then the Master of Fine Arts can help you get there.

How will students work towards developing their writing skills?

With creative writing workshops and a thesis project, you will receive support and guidance to help you become the best writer you can be.

How long will it take to complete the MFA in Creative Writing?

You can complete the MFA in Creative Writing in just 48 credit hours!

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Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing Santee Frazier has been selected to attend the Amant Residency Siena for the summer of 2024.

Launched in the summer of 2020, the Studio & Research Residency Siena is designed for professionals in the arts and the humanities at all career stages and working in different media, especially music, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, and the visual arts. Located in the small hamlet of Chiusure, in the heart of the province of Siena, the studios sit on a hill overlooking the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, founded in the 14th century by Benedictine monks. Residencies run for three months only during the summer. Residents are selected through a nomination process once a year.   Amant is a non-profit arts organization in Brooklyn, New York that fosters experimentation and dialogue through exhibitions, public programs, and artist residencies.  https://www.amant.org/residencies/siena

Santee Frazier, a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, holds a BFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts and an MFA from Syracuse University. Currently serving as a Viebranz Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at St. Lawrence University, Santee has taught at various institutions, including IAIA, Syracuse University, UMass Amherst, and Clemson University. His pedagogical approach integrates Indigenous cultural teachings with a focus on well-being in order to cultivate individual and collective talents in students. As the former Director of the IAIA MFA in Creative Writing, he reshaped the curriculum to foster relational rigor and cross-cultural sensitivity. His mission is to advance Indigenous intellectualism and provide creative space for students to connect with their cultural heritage.

Building literacy in Indigenous communities is rarely considered when discussing works by authors from Native and First Nations. Native American Literature, as a genre, privileges non-Native audiences in structure and technique. Indeed, if the perceived audiences of Native American Literature lack a complex understanding of Indigenous people and cultures, assembling a text according to conventional literary traditions is expedient. Indigenous cultures and people serve as accessories in literature produced within these circumstances. As an advocate for Indigenous pedagogy, Santee aims to bridge this gap through two projects. One centers on supporting Indigenous students in academia, while the other challenges colonial language constructs through poetry. He plans to travel to key cultural sites, collaborating with artists and language speakers to create sound and visual poetry. The Amant Residency will provide the space to refine and realize these projects, fostering a community dedicated to anti-colonial methods and practices.

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