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Emerson College · Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing
A 44-credit on-campus MFA with a concentration in creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry, evening classes, and full- and part-time options; students complete a book-length project such as a novel, nonfiction book, or collection.
Emerson's on-campus Creative Writing MFA with concentrations in creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry.
Source: emerson.edu · verified October 9, 2026We list dedicated creative writing degrees only. Eligibility rules
Creative NonfictionFictionPoetry
Source: emerson.edu · verified October 9, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 9, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
Source: emerson.edu · verified October 9, 2026| Genre | Length | Requirement as published |
|---|---|---|
| Fiction | up to 15 pages | Maximum of 15 pages of fiction or nonfictionFormatting: double-spacedSource: emerson.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
| Creative Nonfiction | up to 15 pages | Maximum of 15 pages of fiction or nonfictionFormatting: double-spacedSource: emerson.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
| Poetry | up to 15 pages | Maximum of 15 pages of poetrySource: emerson.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness: programs rarely publish comparable figures.
Funding / priority deadline
February 1, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: emerson.edu · verified October 9, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate, per creditFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,551 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated$68,244 total = 44 credits × $1,551 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, residency or travel costs, and any rate change during the program.Source: emerson.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
Partial funding
Graduate fellowships and scholarships fellowship
Half- or full-tuition
Eligibility: Selected by each program's faculty review committee
How to apply: Automatic review for complete applications submitted by the deadline
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