The Master of Fine Arts in creative writing has recently been recognized among the most affordable creative writing degrees in the country. The recognition was granted by CreativeWritingEDU.org, a resource dedicated to helping writing students at every level find programs that offer exceptional value.
According to CreativeWritingEDU.org, UCA not only ranks as the most affordable MFAs offered at public institutions in Arkansas but also as the most affordable among MFAs among all programs in the state.
On top of affordable tuition rates, the UCA MFA in creative writing offers:
- Publishing assistantships at the Oxford American, an award-winning magazine of the American South, and Arkana, a new online magazine venture
- The Porter Fund Scholarship, an award worth $4,000 per year
- Internships with local arts organizations and non-profits
- Graduate assistantships in the Center for Writing & Communication or other sponsored programs
CreativeWritingEDU.org evaluates the relative cost of MFA degree programs by comparing the total estimated cost to the average for similar programs in the same state. With consideration to the different pricing structures, public and private institutions are evaluated separately.
Only those that come in below the state average for their category make the cut for the most affordable list. It’s a simple but effective measure of affordability that students can rely on for a clear picture of exactly how tuition rates stack up.
During the same period that MFA degrees in creative writing have come into favor among students serious about forging careers in writing, publishing and teaching, the cost of earning those degrees has been rising. According to CreativeWritingEDU.org, a class of universities is making efforts to keep this critical education accessible to students from every socioeconomic background. Among them is UCA, where the Department of Film, Theatre, and Creative Writing offers a top-tier MFA delivering a level of quality and value that has attracted the attention of resources designed to serve those students such as CreativeWritingEDU.org.
The MFA at UCA maintains a high level of rigor and quality. A total student cohort under 25 ensures personal attention and a comprehensive curriculum that offers broad exposure to different genres and styles.
As one of only two residential MFAs in creative writing available in Arkansas, accessibility is a critical concern, and with the largest number of creative writing courses available at any college in the state, UCA has more to offer to students from a greater diversity of backgrounds than ever before.
Individuals can learn more about the UCA MFA here.
