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University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, ARPublicProgram in Creative Writing and Translation, Department of English

The University of Arkansas Program in Creative Writing and Translation, in the Department of English, offers a 60-hour MFA in Creative Writing with tracks in fiction, poetry and literary translation; most students take four years. Undergraduate creative writing is a concentration within the BA in English.

Eligible creative writing degrees

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University of Arkansas

M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Program in Creative Writing and Translation)

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program. · Full-time
Genres: Fiction · Poetry · Literary Translation
Duration: Most students take four years
Funding: Competitive full funding$21,163 stipend (annual)
Tuition: $472.22 per credit · In-state — Standard graduate in-state rate · 2026-2027
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Degrees we reviewed but do not list

This directory lists only dedicated creative writing degrees. These related offerings were checked against official pages and fall outside that scope.
  • B.A. in English with Creative Writing Concentration (Bachelor of Arts in English)English degree with a creative writing concentration; not a dedicated creative writing degree.Source: catalog.uark.edu · verified October 9, 2026

Literary journals, readings and facilities

Reading series

Institution

Official name
University of Arkansas
Control
Public
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 9, 2026
Address
1125 W Maple St, Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 9, 2026
Website

Sources

Last verified October 9, 2026. Program facts and their sources are on each program page.
  1. catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog/collegesandschools/jwilliamfulbrightcollegeofartsandsciences/e — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 9, 2026
  2. english.uark.edu/graduate/mfa-in-creative-writing/admissions/ — Official program page, verified October 9, 2026
  3. english.uark.edu/graduate/mfa-in-creative-writing/index.php — Official program page, verified October 9, 2026
  4. IPEDS 2024–25 Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), via College Navigator — U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), verified October 9, 2026

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