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Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)

The mission of the Film MFA in Screenwriting/Directing is to rigorously train storytellers in film, television and digital media.
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Directing
  2. Screenwriting
Yearly Tuition
$60k to $70k
Application Deadline Types
  1. Regular Decision
Regular Decision Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2022
Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.) Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)
24%
Admitted
79  out of   330   Admitted
24%
Waitlisted
78  out of   330   Waitlisted
52%
Not Admitted
173  out of   330  Not Admitted

    Additional Statistics (for Supporting Members)

    Acceptance and Waitlisted Rate Detail:
    Admitted after Interview
    (   out of  )
    Waitlisted after Interview
    (   out of  )
    Not Admitted
    How many are admitted who were interviewed?
    How many are admitted off of waitlist?
    How old are admitted applicants?
    Countries of admitted applicants
    Barbados
    China
    India
    Macedonia
    Netherlands
    Serbia
    South Korea
    Spain
    Sweden
    Taiwan
    United Kingdom
    United States
    Race of admitted applicants (limited data)
    Gender of admitted applicants (limited data)
    Sexual Orientation of admitted applicants (limited data)
    What were accepted applicants Undergraduate field of study?
    Biology
    Biomedical Sciences
    Communication
    Computer Science
    Economics
    English Literature
    Film and Media Arts
    Film Production
    Film Studies
    Journalism
    Philosophy
    Public Relations
    Screenwriting
    Theatre
    Visual Arts
    Other
    What level of film experience do admitted applicants have?
    No Film Experience
    Limited Experience
    Moderate Experience
    Extensive Experience
    How much scholarship money was awarded?
    $5,000 to $10,000
    $10,000 to $20,000
    $20,000 to $30,000
    $30,000 to $40,000

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