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Campus-Based MFA Creative Writing Programs Based in Arizona

Classes and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program. Study intensity (full- or part-time) is shown separately on each program.

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Arizona State University

Creative Writing, MFA

MFAMFA Creative Writing
Location: Tempe, AZ
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.
Genres: Fiction · Poetry
Duration: Three years
Funding: Competitive full funding$24,586 stipend (annual)
Tuition: Tuition not published
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Arizona

MFA in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Location: Tucson, AZ
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program. · Full-time
Genres: Fiction · Creative Nonfiction · Poetry
Duration: Three years in residence
Funding: Fully funded (all admitted)$22,500 stipend (academic year (2025-2026 figure, 'about'))
Tuition: $15,700 per academic year · In-state — Graduate main campus, Arizona resident, estimated tuition and fees (six-unit semester rate) · 2026-2027
Deadline: December 14, 2026 · Fall 2027
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