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University of Iowa · Program in Creative Writing (Iowa Writers' Workshop)
A creative nonfiction MFA requiring at least 48 semester hours and a thesis of at least 75 pages; most students finish in three years. The program states a commitment to fund all admitted students for three years while in good standing and as funds allow.
The awarded degree is titled MFA in English, but the catalog and program define it as an MFA with a nonfiction writing subprogram (emphasis in creative nonfiction), built on essay writing workshops and a creative nonfiction thesis.
Source: catalog.registrar.uiowa.edu · verified October 9, 2026We list dedicated creative writing degrees only. Eligibility rules
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| Genre | Length | Requirement as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nonfiction | 20–30 pages | A 20 to 30-page writing sample of literary nonfiction.Formatting: double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch marginsSource: english.uiowa.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
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We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness: programs rarely publish comparable figures.
Application deadline
December 14, 2026 · for Fall 2027 · America/Chicago
Source: english.uiowa.edu · verified October 9, 2026Tuition: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Fully funded (conditions apply)
Iowa Arts Fellowship fellowship
Stipend and tuition scholarship in the first year
Eligibility: A small number of incoming students
Source: english.uiowa.edu · verified October 9, 2026Something out of date? Request a correction · Represent this school? Claim the profile
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