OpenFieldMaster of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing for Children and Young Adults
Nationally celebrated low-residency creative writing program led by award-winning authors, exploring picture books, middle-grade fiction, and YA novels.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with solid academic record
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Creative writing portfolio (up to 20 pages of prose or 10 poems) and critical essay
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from writers or literature professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Hamline MFA Merit Fellowships and diversity bursaries up to $8,000 per year
- Application fee
- $45 graduate application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $10,950 per semester ($21,900 annual)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hamline University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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