MFA Creative Writing Programs in Iowa

Master of Fine Arts degrees in creative writing, writing, fiction or poetry — campus-based, low-residency and fully online.

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MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Environment

Ames, IA

Campus-based

Poetry · Fiction · Creative Nonfiction · Playwriting · Screenwriting

Three years

Competitive full funding$20,872 stipend (10 months (Aug 16 through May 15))

Tuition not published

No upcoming verified deadline

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in English (creative writing subprogram)

Iowa City, IA

Campus-based · Full-time

Fiction · Poetry

Two years (four semesters in residence)

Fully funded (conditions apply)

Tuition not published

No upcoming verified deadline

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Spanish Creative Writing

Iowa City, IA

Campus-based

Fiction · Poetry

Four semesters in residence

Funding not verified

Tuition not published

No upcoming verified deadline

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in English (nonfiction writing subprogram)

Iowa City, IA

Campus-based

Creative Nonfiction

Most complete it in three years

Fully funded (conditions apply)

Tuition not published

December 14, 2026 · Fall 2027