Tuition & Fees

The total estimated cost for the M.F.A. in Nonfiction program is $47,830, based on current tuition and fees for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Please note that tuition is charged on a per-credit basis, and the total cost per semester will vary depending on the number of credits a student enrolls in.

Tuition per credit	$1,030
Student and Technology Fee per credit	$73
Residency Fee	$500
Enrollment Deposit **	$250

**applied to the first semester's tuition

 

Additional costs breakdown

In addition to tuition, students are responsible for expenses related to the residency portion of the program, including housing, transportation, and dining.

Summer Residency Hotel and Food Cost (Per Residency)	$355 to $850
Winter Residency Hotel and Food Cost (Per Residency)	$950
Per Residency Transportation Cost	$50 to $1,000
Books and other materials	$300 to $1,000

 

Scholarship application requirements

The program offers scholarships based on merit and need. For more information about these awards, please contact Leslie Rubinkowski, director of the M.F.A. in Nonfiction.  

Financial aid

Our Office of Student Financial Aid can offer information and guidance in planning your education. Goucher M.F.A. students who demonstrate need through the Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan may apply for and receive financial aid.  

That program is the main loan resource for most graduate students. They may also seek Federal Grad PLUS loans if the Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan does not cover their expenses. 

New students may also apply to transfer up to 12 credits they have successfully completed from an approved graduate-level program or for any courses related to their degree at an accredited college or university.