Overview

Lindenwood offers a wide variety of craft classes, literature classes, and writing workshops in small class settings. Coursework in the Writing program at Lindenwood University can be taken fully online (no residency requirement), fully on-campus, or through a combination of both delivery methods.

Classes are taught by experienced writers who are published authors, journalists, and editors. Students can serve as editorial assistants for The Lindenwood Review literary journal. Program acceptance is based upon approval of a submitted creative writing sample and statement of purpose.

Values

Integrity - the university is committed to ensuring trust and respect for all persons in an environment that cultivates individual and institutional integrity.

Dedication - the university is committed to developing a high-performance work ethic and dedication to discipline or vocation.

Excellence - the university is committed to providing quality and excellence in all our endeavors.

Creativity - the university is committed to the development of original ideas, knowledge and innovative approaches to solving complex problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Nonfiction Craft Foundations
Classic Literature: Creative Nonfiction
Contemporary Literature: Creative Nonfiction
Poetry Craft
Classic Literature: Poetry
Contemporary Literature: Poetry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 385 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Current résumé
Letter of intent, including a personal statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals
For the MFA, this statement should describe why you would like to pursue the MFA degree and the role writing has played in your life
Creative writing sample of 7–10 pages
NOTE: The MFA program admission is selective based on the program director’s approval of this submitted creative writing sample
Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate school(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
If GPA is lower, please discuss options with your enrollment counselor

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14280 USD / year

≈ 14280 USD / year
Out-of-State

14280 USD / year

≈ 14280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14280 USD / year

≈ 14280 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Charles

Funding

Scholarships Information

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