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San Francisco State University · Department of Creative Writing
A 42-unit major covering fundamentals, craft, creative process workshops, a revision course, a capstone, and literature courses, with study in fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and poetry.
The bulletin lists a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing (42 units in the major) offered by the Department of Creative Writing; it replaced the earlier BA in English: Creative Writing for students entering Fall 2021 and later.
Source: bulletin.sfsu.edu · verified October 9, 2026We list dedicated creative writing degrees only. Eligibility rules
FictionCreative NonfictionPlaywritingPoetry
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate, 6.1+ units (full time), tuition only, per semesterPublished for campus-based studyFrom the school's rate table for this level | $3,419 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: bursar.sfsu.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Nonresident tuition, per unit, in addition to systemwide tuitionPublished for campus-based studyFrom the school's rate table for this level | $471 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated$19,782 total = 42 credits × $471 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, residency or travel costs, and any rate change during the program.Source: bursar.sfsu.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
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