MFA Creative Writing Programs in Indiana

Listed alphabetically by school. This directory is not a ranking — editorial selections are published separately under Rankings. What we list

Indiana University-Bloomington

Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Location: Bloomington, IN

Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.

Genres: Fiction · Poetry

Duration: Three years

Funding: Fully funded (conditions apply)$19,000 stipend (not stated ("at least $19,000"))

Tuition: $11,280 per academic year · In-state — Graduate, Indiana residents (estimated tuition and mandatory fees, full-time, 11 credits per semester) · 2026-2027

Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline

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University of Notre Dame

MFA in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts (English - Creative Writing)

Location: Notre Dame, IN

Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.

Genres: Fiction · Creative Nonfiction · Poetry

Duration: Two years

Funding: Fully funded (all admitted)

Tuition: $69,510 per academic year · All students — Graduate School tuition, including Health and Technology fees · 2026-2027

Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline

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