Program Cost

The program cost includes 44 credit hours and accommodation and meals for the four 10-day residencies. Our cohort pricing means that as long as you are continuously enrolled in the program with your cohort, the charges will not increase.

Entering Summer 2017

The 2017-2020, 36-month Rainier Writing Workshop, Master of Fine Arts Program is 44 continuous semester credits. Curriculum and costs are listed below. Room and meals are included and cannot be deducted from the program cost.

Total program cost: $38,240*

2017 Cost Sheet in PDF format

Breakdown of costs by year / term

SUMMER 2017: $4,343
Summer coursework
ENGL 504, 4 semester hours: $3,448
Residency #1
Room: $305
Meals: $590

FALL 2017: $3,448
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2018: $3,448
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2018: $4,373
Summer coursework
ENGL 505, 4 semester hours: $3,448
Residency #2
Room: $320
Meals: $605

FALL 2018: $3,448
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship II,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2019: $3,448
ENGL 512 Writing Mentorship II, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2019: $4,403
Summer coursework
ENGL 506, 4 semester hours: $3,448
Residency #3
Room: $335
Meals: $620

FALL 2019: $3,448
ENGL 513 Writing Mentorship III,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2020: $3,448
ENGL 513 Writing Mentorship III,  4 semester hours
ENGL 599 Thesis, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2020: $4,433
Summer coursework
ENGL 507, 4 semester hours: $3,448
Residency #4
Room: $350
Meals: $635

Entered Summer 2016

The 2016-2019, 36-month Rainier Writing Workshop, Master of Fine Arts Program is 44 continuous semester credits. Curriculum and costs are listed below. Room and meals are included and cannot be deducted from the program cost.

Total program cost: $36,420*

2016 Cost Sheet in PDF format

Breakdown of costs by year / term

SUMMER 2016: $4143
Summer coursework
ENGL 504, 4 semester hours: $3278
Residency #1
Room: $290
Meals: $575

FALL 2016: $3278
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2017: $3150
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2017: $4173
Summer coursework
ENGL 505, 4 semester hours: $3278
Residency #2
Room: $305
Meals: $590

FALL 2017: $3278
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship II,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2018: $3278
ENGL 512 Writing Mentorship II, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2018: $4173
Summer coursework
ENGL 506, 4 semester hours: $3278
Residency #3
Room: $320
Meals: $605

FALL 2018: $3278
ENGL 513 Writing Mentorship III,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2019: $3278
ENGL 513 Writing Mentorship III,  4 semester hours
ENGL 599 Thesis, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2019: $4233
Summer coursework
ENGL 507, 4 semester hours: $3278
Residency #4
Room: $335
Meals: $620

Entered Summer 2015

The 2015-2018, 36-month Rainier Writing Workshop, Master of Fine Arts Program is 44 continuous semester credits. Curriculum and costs are listed below. Room and meals are included and cannot be deducted from the program cost.

Total program cost: $35,020*

2015 Cost Sheet in PDF format

Breakdown of costs by year / term

SUMMER 2015: $3985
Summer coursework
ENGL 504, 4 semester hours: $3150
Residency #1
Room: $275
Meals: $560

FALL 2015: $3150
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2016: $3150
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2016: $4015
Summer coursework
ENGL 504, 4 semester hours: $3150
Residency #2
Room: $290
Meals: $575

FALL 2016: $3150
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship II,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2017: $3150
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship II, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2017: $4045
Summer coursework
ENGL 504, 4 semester hours: $3150
Residency #3
Room: $305
Meals: $590

FALL 2017: $3150
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship III,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2018: $3150
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship III, 4 semester hours
ENGL 599 Thesis, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2018: $4075
Summer coursework
ENGL 504, 4 semester hours: $3150
Residency #4
Room: $320
Meals: $605

*Fees will not increase as long as the participant completes the program in 3 continuous years plus the final summer residency. Travel expenses and any other costs associated with the collaboratively designed outside experience are not included.

Entered Summer 2014

The 2014-2017, 36-month Rainier Writing Workshop, Master of Fine Arts Program is 44 continuous semester credits. Curriculum and costs are listed below. Room and meals are included and cannot be deducted from the program cost.

Total program cost: $34,000*

2014 Cost Sheet in PDF format

Breakdown of costs by year / term

SUMMER 2014: $3870
Summer coursework
ENGL 504, 4 semester hours: $3060
Residency #1
Room: $265
Meals: $545

FALL 2014: $3060
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2015: $3060
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2015: $3870
Summer coursework
ENGL 505, 4 semester hours: $3060
Residency #2
Room: $265
Meals: $545

FALL 2015: $3060
ENGL 512 Writing Mentorship II,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2016: $3060
ENGL 512Writing Mentorship II, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2016: $3870
Summer coursework
ENGL 506, 4 semester hours: $3060
Residency #3
Room: $290
Meals: $575

FALL 2016: $3060
ENGL 513 Writing Mentorship III,  4 semester hours

SPRING 2017: $3060
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship III, 4 semester hours
ENGL 599 Thesis, 4 semester hours

SUMMER 2017: $3950
Summer coursework
ENGL 507, 4 semester hours: $3055
Residency #4
Room: $305
Meals: $590

*Fees will not increase as long as the participant completes the program in 3 continuous years plus the final summer residency. Travel expenses and any other costs associated with the collaboratively designed outside experience are not included.