Chapman University · Department of English, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
BFA in Creative Writing
Overview
An undergraduate BFA in Creative Writing in Chapman's Department of English whose learning outcomes center on writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction and developing a personal voice.
- Official program name
- BFA in Creative Writing
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative WritingSource: chapman.edu · verified October 9, 2026
- School
- Chapman University — Department of English, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesSource: chapman.edu · verified October 9, 2026
- Location
- Orange, CA
- Delivery / residency
- Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.Source: chapman.edu · verified October 9, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this degree is listed
The English department names a BFA in Creative Writing as a degree separate from the BA in English.
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 9, 2026We list dedicated creative writing degrees only. Eligibility rules
Curriculum, genres and faculty
Genres
FictionPoetryCreative Nonfiction
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 9, 2026Other
- Learning outcome: develop a distinct personal voice or style.Source: chapman.edu · verified October 9, 2026
Faculty listed by the program
Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Writing portfolio
Portfolio requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Tests
GRE and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness: programs rarely publish comparable figures.
Deadlines
- Upcoming
- Upcoming
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate, full-time (12-18 credits)Published for campus-based studyFrom the school's rate table for this level | $34,995 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: chapman.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
Funding
Funding not verified
Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Named scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
Talent Award in Creative Writing scholarship
$250 to $2,000 annually for up to four years · Renewable
Eligibility: Select students in the BFA in Creative Writing program; recipients must complete the BFA in 8 semesters, keep a 3.0 GPA in major classes, and stay full-time
How to apply: Portfolio with a writing sample of up to 10 pages and an essay of up to 600 words on the theme "On Writing"
Deadline: Tuesday, March 25 2026 (fall term)
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 9, 2026
Sources and verification
- chapman.edu/academics/learning-at-chapman/learning-outcomes/wilkinson-college/bfa-creative-writing-p — Official program page, verified October 9, 2026
- chapman.edu/admission/undergraduate/how-to-apply/first-year/index.aspx — Official program page, verified October 9, 2026
- chapman.edu/students/tuition-and-aid/sbs/tuition-and-services/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 9, 2026
- chapman.edu/wilkinson/english/index.aspx — Official program page, verified October 9, 2026
- chapman.edu/wilkinson/english/scholarships-aid/creative-writing-scholarship.aspx — Official funding / aid page, verified October 9, 2026
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