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Chatham University
Overview
Chatham University / Program in Writing is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Fiction | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Screenwriting | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Poetry | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Children's writing | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Non-fiction | |
| Master of Professional Writing (MPW) | Professional writing |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 36 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90
Applied
72
Accepted
30
Enrolled
Applying
45
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 | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, writing sample, recommendation letters |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
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| TWE: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
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Student Body
72
Total Graduate Students
50%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
50%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.56% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9.72% |
| White or Caucasian | 72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.39% |
| Unknown | 11.11% |
Gender
Male (25%)
Female (75%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time - 0
Part-time - 14
Male (3)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Ecopoetics; environment and culture; wilderness and literature; literature of exploration, exile, and home |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2826
United States
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2826
United States
Contact
Dr. Sheryl St. Germain
Director
Email: sstgermain@chatham.edu
Phone: 412-365-1190
Fax: 412-365-1505
Director
Email: sstgermain@chatham.edu
Phone: 412-365-1190
Fax: 412-365-1505