Overview

Creative Writing Program / Creative Writing Program is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	21

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional Written exam
Doctoral Degrees	Oral and written exams

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

108

Applied

38

Accepted

15

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships

Student Body

45

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.44%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	82%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	4.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	6.67%

Gender

Male (35%)

Female (64%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Early British literature, American literature
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 7999 Regents Dr.
College Park, MD  20742
United States

Contact William Cohen
Chair
Email: wcohen@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-3807

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