English

Full-time tuition

In-state: $8,910;
Out-of-state: $26,250 (30 credit hours per year). See details and other costs

Financial aid

Average offer covers a large portion of tuition & fees.
In-state: nearly 100%;
Out-of-state: nearly 70%.
May include scholarships, grants, waiver, & work-study. Explore aid

Program duration

Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options

Admissions

SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

Gain real-world experience in professional writing with local businesses, non-profits, and a wide variety of publishers through our internship program.
Learn from accomplished faculty including Fullbright and National Endowment for the Humanities recipients, Mellon Fellows, and Distinguished and Trustee Professors.
Research and write about the study of literature, as well as non-literary works such as film, television, fashion, and ritual.
Study abroad for either a semester or full year and explore literature worldwide.
Immerse yourself in impactful events including our faculty lecture series, the Stonecoast Creative Writing Conference, the annual O’Brien Poetry Event, and Celebrate Writers.

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Program requirements

Build a strong academic foundation through the fundamentals of literary research and analysis. You’ll explore a range of literary traditions while sharpening your critical writing skills. You’ll also build a body of original research through your senior capstone.

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A versatile degree

Interested in education or publishing? Our program will prepare you for both, along with careers involving communication, analysis, and creativity. We can also help you get ready for a potential MA and PhD in English, an MFA in Creative Writing, and more.

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Creativity in practice

Our award-winning, widely published faculty cover a diverse range of subjects and expertise. Along with their active roles in campus literary life and research, they are producing new work in a multitude of genres and mediums.

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Scholarship opportunities

Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.

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History

Undergraduate Major

Women and Gender Studies

Undergraduate Major

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Creative Writing

Master’s Program

Art: Book Arts

Undergraduate Minor

Creative Writing

Undergraduate Minor

Undergraduate Minor

Game Design Studies

Undergraduate Minor

Honors Program

Undergraduate Minor

Linguistics

Undergraduate Minor

Public and Professional Writing

Undergraduate Minor

Next Steps

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