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Saint Mary's College of California · Creative Writing Department
An undergraduate Creative Writing major with workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama, literature courses, and coursework in literary publishing and editing.
Dedicated Creative Writing BA major (not an English concentration) built on multi-genre workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama plus literature courses.
Source: stmarys-ca.edu · verified October 9, 2026We list dedicated creative writing degrees only. Eligibility rules
PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionPlaywriting
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Funding / priority deadline
December 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: stmarys-ca.edu · verified October 9, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time rate (12–18 units per semester), non-BSNPublished for campus-based studyFrom the school's rate table for this level | $61,416 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: stmarys-ca.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Department Scholarship scholarship
$5,000-10,000 annually, renewable for up to four years · Renewable
Eligibility: Incoming first-year students; preference to Creative Writing majors, minors also considered; must apply Early Action by Nov. 1
How to apply: 10-page portfolio and one-page personal statement
Deadline: December 1, 2026
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