Bachelor in Creative Writing (Bachelor's)

At Millsaps College, tuition is Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $38,500 per year..

This programme is designed for students who want to develop their skills in imaginative writing through structured practice and peer feedback. It emphasizes the study of fiction, poetry, and scriptwriting using a workshop model. Students engage with diverse literary traditions and historical contexts, particularly those from Mississippi. They also gain experience in digital humanities through the Digital Welty Research Lab.

Focus areas include Fiction, Poetry, Scriptwriting, Digital Humanities, Southern Literature, Creative Nonfiction.

The Creative Writing, B.A. requires 120 credits, including core courses in creative writing, literature, and general education. Students complete a senior capstone project, which may include a novel, short story collection, or screenplay.

Graduates enter roles in publishing, journalism, marketing and communications, law, and public relations.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript, standardized test scores, and a creative writing sample. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for consideration.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 49% of applicants.

Millsaps College’s Methodist connection is visible on campus through a sculpture of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and a service-oriented academic community. Students are encouraged to pursue scholarly inquiry, intellectual growth, personal honesty and mutual trust through the college’s honor code. The college has developed a liberal arts experience focused on helping students connect education with purpose, professional preparation and community life.

Academic study begins with the Compass Curriculum, which develops core skills and introduces students to areas beyond their major. The Pathways program guides a four-year exploration of academic interests, professional curiosity and practical experiences, with six specialized tracks that students can change as their interests develop. Millsaps offers 39 majors, 51 minors, 15 pre-professional programs and the option to create an individual program. Research, internships, honors work and the Ford Teaching Fellowship give students additional ways to work closely with faculty. All classes are taught by faculty, and 95 percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

The campus is in Jackson, Mississippi’s capital and largest metro area. Its location near the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state capitol and major law firms supports internship access. Jackson also offers the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the Fondren arts district, restaurants and arts activities. International study includes faculty-led programs, direct exchanges, ISEP and affiliate providers. Millsaps also operates the 4,500-acre Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Students planning to study abroad should arrange advising and may need approval for some options.