Overview

Program in Creative Writing / Program in Creative Writing is located in Nashville, TN, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

331

Applied

9

Accepted

6

Enrolled

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

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	Sample of written work

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 570 TOEFL IBT score: 88

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Federal Work-Study

Student Body

16

Total Graduate Students

6%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.75%
Black or African American	6.25%
White or Caucasian	43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	18.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	6.25%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (31%)

Female (68%)

Faculty

29

Total faculty

Full-time - 29

Part-time - 0

Male (9)

Female (20)

Location & Contact

Address 2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN  37240
United States

Contact Dr. Dana Nelson
Chair
Email: dana.d.nelson@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-322-2541

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