MFA Creative Writing Programs in Washington

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

Pacific Lutheran University

Rainier Writing Workshop: Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing

Location: Tacoma, WA

Format: Low-residencyShort, mandatory in-person residencies (often once or twice a year) combined with remote mentored study between them.

Genres: Poetry · Fiction · Creative Nonfiction

Duration: Three years (Regular Standing); two years (Advanced Standing)

Funding: Partial funding

Tuition: $46,010 entire program · All students — 2026-27 Program Cost (tuition for 44 credits plus residency accommodation and meals) · 2026-2027

Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline

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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Location: Seattle, WA

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

Genres: Poetry · Fiction

Duration: Two years (six full-time quarters)

Funding: Fully funded (conditions apply)

Tuition: Tuition not published

Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline

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