The estimated cost of the MFA in Writing Program is $1735 per unit for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a minimum of 16 units required to be completed each academic year. Students typically take an average of 16 units in the first academic year and 16 units in the second academic year. A total of 32 units are required for the degree. The total estimated tuition cost of the program without optional summer thesis is $55,520. With thesis one it is $62,460. Tuition costs and other fees are subject to adjustment annually.