OpenFieldMaster of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing (Low-Residency)
Acclaimed low-residency MFA offering concentrations in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, combining 10-day intensive mountain residencies in Central Oregon with one-on-one mentorship.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Accredited bachelor's degree
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 88+ or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Creative writing manuscript (20-30 pages prose or 10-15 pages poetry)
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Cascades Writers Fellowships and Caldera Arts Residencies up to $5,000
- Application fee
- $85
- Tuition / joining costs
- $17,800/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Oregon State University-Cascades documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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