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Campus-Based MFA Creative Writing Programs Based in Washington, DC

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American University

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Location: Washington, DC
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program. · Full-time, Part-time
Genres: Fiction · Creative Nonfiction · Poetry
Duration: Most students complete the degree in 2 years
Funding: Partial funding
Tuition: $2,163 per credit · All students — Graduate students, per credit hour (on-campus and most online programs) · 2026-2027
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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