85
Students
Urban
Setting
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Overview
University of San Francisco / Program in Writing is located in San Francisco, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 30 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
163
Applied
118
Accepted
34
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
65
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum overall GPA of 2.7, writing sample, 2 letters of recommendation, resume, interview | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
| IELTS: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 2 |
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
85
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
96%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.47% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.53% |
| White or Caucasian | 51% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 7.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 4.71% |
| Unknown | 12.94% |
Gender
Male (41%)
Female (58%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time (5)
Part-time (9)
Male (8)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Techniques of teaching the novel to writers, oral history |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
Contact
Dr. Micah Ballard
Director of Administration
Email: mfaw@usfca.edu
Phone: 415-422-6066
Fax: 415-422-6996
Director of Administration
Email: mfaw@usfca.edu
Phone: 415-422-6066
Fax: 415-422-6996