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General Contact
- School Code: 123800
- Phone: (510) 531-4911
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
75.85%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$33,579Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Creative Writing Courses
The creative writing degree program at Mills College offers students instruction on the process and techniques of composing literary pieces such as short stories, poetry, novels, personal essays, and more. Students who graduate from the creative writing degree program may pursue a writing career as an essayist, novelist, editor, creative writing teacher, poet, human interest feature writer, and more. Courses in the program include technical and editorial skills, literary criticism, and the marketing of completed manuscripts. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer creative writing courses.
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Mills College
12500 Campus Dr, Oakland, CA
Mills College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Oakland, California, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Mills College exceeds 1,600 per year.
Areas of study available at Mills College include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Education
- Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to Mills College have an SAT score within the range of 1570 - 1910, or an ACT composite score between 24 - 29. This school accepts about 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, about 13 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $43,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,000 annually. Students at Mills College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.
Mills College participates in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA's California Pacific Conference in Cross Country or Track & Field.
Students may visit the school's http://www.mills.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mills College offers a master's degree program in creative writing.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 6 |
Female | 15 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 11 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Creative Writing program at Mills College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 640
- Average Annual Salary: $80580
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Editors
Description
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 660
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.80
- Average Annual Salary: $57820
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $39.75
- Average Annual Salary: $82680
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Description
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, poets, lyricists and creative writers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 270
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.74
- Average Annual Salary: $80580
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 810
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.00
- Average Annual Salary: $68650
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Mills College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Mills College may offer services like those listed below:- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance