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.
The 2018-2021, 36-month MFA in Creative Writing program requires 44 semester credits. Curriculum and costs are listed below. Room and meals are included and cannot be deducted from the program cost.
Total program cost: $39,740
Breakdown of costs by year / term
SUMMER 2018: $4,511
Summer coursework
ENGL 504, 4 semester hours: $3,586
Residency #1
Room: $320
Meals: $605
FALL 2018: $3,586
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I, 4 semester hours
SPRING 2019: $3,586
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship I, 4 semester hours
SUMMER 2019: $$4,541
Summer coursework
ENGL 505, 4 semester hours: $3,586
Residency #2
Room: $335
Meals: $620
FALL 2019: $3,586
ENGL 512 Writing Mentorship II, 4 semester hours
SPRING 2020: $3,586
ENGL 512Writing Mentorship II, 4 semester hours
SUMMER 2020: $4,571
Summer coursework
ENGL 506, 4 semester hours: $3,586
Residency #3
Room: $350
Meals: $635
FALL 2020: $3,586
ENGL 513 Writing Mentorship III, 4 semester hours
SPRING 2021: $3,586
ENGL 511 Writing Mentorship III, 4 semester hours
ENGL 599 Thesis, 4 semester hours
SUMMER 2021: $4,601
Summer coursework
ENGL 507, 4 semester hours: $3,586
Residency #4
Room: $365
Meals: $650
*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.
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*
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
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*
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
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*
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
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