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Creative Writing Programs in Portland, Oregon

Dedicated creative writing degrees (BFA, BA, MFA and PhD) offered by schools in Portland, Oregon. English degrees with a creative writing concentration are not listed.

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Portland State University

BFA in Creative Writing

BFABachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Location: Portland, OR
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.
Genres: Fiction · Poetry · Creative Nonfiction
Duration: Duration not verified
Funding: Funding not verified
Tuition: $240 per credit · In-state — Resident undergraduate base tuition, 1 credit · 2026-2027
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Portland State University

MFA in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Location: Portland, OR
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program. · Full-time, Part-time
Genres: Fiction · Poetry · Creative Nonfiction
Duration: Two years
Funding: Competitive full funding
Tuition: $526 per credit · In-state — Resident graduate base tuition, 1 credit · 2026-2027
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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