best colleges in michigan for creative writing

2025 Best Colleges with Creative Writing Degrees in Michigan

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

• Ann Arbor, MI ·
• · Rating 3.97 out of 5   4,813 reviews
• grade  A+ Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 18%
• Net price $19,318
• SAT range 1350-1530

#1 Best Colleges in Michigan. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, ANN ARBOR, MI. 4813 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor offers such a welcoming space for new and returning students. There's a bunch of organizations for any type of interests you have as well as any new ones.... Read 4813 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 18%, Net Price: $19,318, SAT Range: 1350-1530,

Oakland University

• Rochester Hills, MI ·
• · Rating 3.64 out of 5   2,580 reviews
• grade  B Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 90%
• Net price $15,161
• SAT range 990-1250

#10 Best Colleges in Michigan. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI. 2580 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says Reflecting on my time at Oakland University, I feel incredibly grateful for the supportive, dynamic environment that has shaped my academic and personal growth. Since beginning my studies here in... Read 2580 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 90%, Net Price: $15,161, SAT Range: 990-1250,

Central Michigan University

• Mount Pleasant, MI ·
• · Rating 3.74 out of 5   3,062 reviews
• Acceptance rate 79%
• Net price $15,605
• SAT range 980-1220

#11 Best Colleges in Michigan. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI. 3062 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says At first, it took me a while to get adjusted to college life, as I am overall a shy and not very outgoing individual. But, after a few months, I settled in, made a ton of friends, and even met my... Read 3062 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 79%, Net Price: $15,605, SAT Range: 980-1220,

University of Pittsburgh

• PITTSBURGH, PA
• · Rating 3.76 out of 5   4,423

Southwestern Michigan College

• DOWAGIAC, MI
• · Rating 3.95 out of 5   416

Baker College of Royal Oak

• ROYAL OAK, MI
• · Rating 4.5 out of 5   2

Saginaw Valley State University

• University Center, MI ·
• · Rating 3.78 out of 5   1,734 reviews
• Acceptance rate 76%
• Net price $12,432
• SAT range 970-1180

#18 Best Colleges in Michigan. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI. 1734 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says Overall my experience at Saginaw Valley State University so far is that is has lots of diversity in its club selection and quite literally has something for everyone. The housing is overall good... Read 1734 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 76%, Net Price: $12,432, SAT Range: 970-1180,

Western Michigan University

• Kalamazoo, MI ·
• · Rating 3.76 out of 5   3,653 reviews
• Acceptance rate 85%
• Net price $20,030
• SAT range 990-1220

#19 Best Colleges in Michigan. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, KALAMAZOO, MI. 3653 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says The learning environment in class notably depends on the teacher and those attending class. Most of my teachers have been thorough and passionate, but a few did a terrible job covering material in... Read 3653 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 85%, Net Price: $20,030, SAT Range: 990-1220,

Ferris State University

• Big Rapids, MI ·
• · Rating 3.59 out of 5   2,226 reviews
• Acceptance rate 88%
• Net price $13,978
• SAT range 910-1150

#20 Best Colleges in Michigan. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BIG RAPIDS, MI. 2226 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says Ferris State University is an amazing school! There is so much to do and so many different opportunities for students. The campus is very clean and very well maintained, we have workers constantly... Read 2226 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 88%, Net Price: $13,978, SAT Range: 910-1150,

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Lake Superior State University

• Sault Ste Marie, MI ·
• · Rating 3.48 out of 5   572 reviews
• Acceptance rate 77%
• Net price $14,336
• SAT range 1000-1180

#21 Best Colleges in Michigan. 4 Year, SAULT STE MARIE, MI. 572 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says I attended a tour at Lake Superior State University in the Fall of 2023. I met with the head of the Criminal Justice department. He was very helpful as he answered all of my questions. Read 572 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 77%, Net Price: $14,336, SAT Range: 1000-1180,

Lansing Community College

• Lansing, MI ·
• · Rating 3.86 out of 5   1,026 reviews
• grade  B minus Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 100%
• Net price $4,371
• SAT range —

#9 Best Community Colleges in Michigan. 2 Year, LANSING, MI. 1026 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Other says I am an “adult learner,” and I decided to change careers while in my early fifties! While my first degree (obtained from MSU decades earlier) is a B.A., I knew this time around that I didn’t want to... Read 1026 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 100%, Net Price: $4,371,

Northern Michigan University

• Marquette, MI ·
• · Rating 3.74 out of 5   1,193 reviews
• Acceptance rate 70%
• Net price $17,346
• SAT range 970-1190

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, MARQUETTE, MI. 1193 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says NMU is a nice school! They completely fumbled 2020, which I think anyone would admit, but I've had a good re-entry experience. All of my professors are chill and I've met some nice people. My dorm... Read 1193 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 70%, Net Price: $17,346, SAT Range: 970-1190,

Albion College

• Albion, MI ·
• · Rating 3.93 out of 5   745 reviews
• Acceptance rate 67%
• Net price $19,351
• SAT range 930-1160

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, ALBION, MI. 745 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says I think that this school is a great option if you are looking for something small, quiet, and peaceful. The campus is gorgeous, the professors are amazing and really care for you, and there is a wide... Read 745 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 67%, Net Price: $19,351, SAT Range: 930-1160,

Cornerstone University

• Grand Rapids, MI ·
• · Rating 3.82 out of 5   738 reviews
• Acceptance rate 82%
• Net price $20,935
• SAT range 970-1220

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, GRAND RAPIDS, MI. 738 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Junior says My experience at Cornerstone University has been a great one, this pertaining to multiple aspects of what the school offers students. Read 738 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 82%, Net Price: $20,935, SAT Range: 970-1220,

Siena Heights University

• Adrian, MI ·
• · Rating 3.55 out of 5   494 reviews
• Acceptance rate 65%
• Net price $20,074
• SAT range 930-1070

4 Year, ADRIAN, MI. 494 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Junior says I recently transferred to Siena Heights and I am flourishing. The professors are amazing and really help me reach my full potential. My college career has been a long time in the making so being... Read 494 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 65%, Net Price: $20,074, SAT Range: 930-1070,

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Aquinas College - Michigan

• · Rating 3.67 out of 5   668 reviews
• Acceptance rate 91%
• Net price $18,605

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, GRAND RAPIDS, MI. 668 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says Overall experience is great! I just go to school, and am involved in the Students for Life group. Academics are held to a high standard. Read 668 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 91%, Net Price: $18,605, SAT Range: 1000-1180,

Eastern Michigan University

• Ypsilanti, MI ·
• · Rating 3.57 out of 5   3,415 reviews
• Acceptance rate 83%
• Net price $15,826
• SAT range 930-1180

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, YPSILANTI, MI. 3415 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is known for its strong academic programs, beautiful campus, and vibrant student life. My experience at EMU has been incredibly positive, but there are a few things... Read 3415 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 83%, Net Price: $15,826, SAT Range: 930-1180,

• MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
• · Rating 3.74 out of 5   3,062

Hamline University

• SAINT PAUL, MN
• · Rating 3.51 out of 5   912

Pratt Institute

• BROOKLYN, NY
• · Rating 3.56 out of 5   877

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11 Best colleges for Creative Writing in Michigan

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Michigan ranked based on their research performance in Creative Writing. A graph of 54.7K citations received by 3.93K academic papers made by 11 universities in Michigan was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

For Creative Writing

2. Michigan State University

3. Wayne State University

4. Western Michigan University

5. Oakland University

6. Central Michigan University

7. Grand Valley State University

8. Eastern Michigan University

9. Hope College

10. Calvin College

11. Michigan Technological University

Closest to Michigan states to learn Creative Writing

Art & design subfields in michigan.

Best Creative Writing colleges in Michigan 2024

Best creative writing colleges in michigan for 2024.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor offers 2 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 48 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 29 Bachelor's degrees, and 19 Master's degrees.

Western Michigan University offers 3 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 26 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 21 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Master's degrees.

Oakland University offers 2 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 23 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 22 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Northern Michigan University offers 2 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 19 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 12 Bachelor's degrees, and 7 Master's degrees.

Aquinas College offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.

Alma College offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town.

Central Michigan University offers 3 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 37 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 35 Certificates, and 2 Master's degrees.

Ferris State University offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 3 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 3 Certificates.

Eastern Michigan University offers 2 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 11 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 8 Bachelor's degrees, and 3 Master's degrees.

Saginaw Valley State University offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 7 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 7 Bachelor's degrees.

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2025 Best Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for creative writing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in creative writing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Creative Writing School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on creative writing students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other creative writing students want to attend this school to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized creative writing related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for creative writing students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings , to help you make that decision.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat , our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Creative Writing in Michigan

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for creative writing students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Michigan Schools for a Bachelor's in Creative Writing

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in creative writing. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor. More information about a bachelor’s in creative writing from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Western Michigan University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in creative writing. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population. More information about a bachelor’s in creative writing from Western Michigan University

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in creative writing has to look into Oakland University. Oakland is a large public university located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. More information about a bachelor’s in creative writing from Oakland University

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• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ( IPEDS ) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s ( College Scorecard ).
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