2024 Best Colleges with Creative Writing Degrees in Indiana

• West Lafayette, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  5,039 reviews

Senior: Fantastic experience thus far. I have transferred from a lackluster institution and Purdue blows it out of the water. Academics within the Polytechnic Institute have been both challenging but rewarding to pursue by yourself--or better yet with others! Campus is beautiful and is rapidly expanding upon but more housing is needed on campus and by West Lafayette (thankfully downtown Lafayette is a great off campus place to be). Opportunities no joke pop up everyday due to the connections and reputation has for its students. And nearly everyone is both kind and helpful in every aspect of your academic career. Give it a consideration, you wont regret it if you love a bigger, but personable college experience!... Read 5,039 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 69%

• Net price $14,619

• SAT range 1190-1430

• Greencastle, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  585 reviews

Alum: Honestly DePauw was great. I think I genuinely got the best education possible while at this school, especially due to the emphasis on liberal arts. I do think that the pandemic meant that I missed a lot of opportunities, however. Missing out on internships and other important experiences set me back a bit when looking for a job after graduation. I did find a one though! Also, the library construction took a long time and left us with very limited study space options which was frustrating even if it really needed the update. I also got a lot of scholarship money that made attending worth it.... Read 585 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 65%

• Net price $27,348

• SAT range 1160-1420

• Evansville, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  742 reviews

Freshman: The University of Evansville has fantastic faculty members committed to ensuring your success at UE and after. Each person I have talked to is willing to help find important information, has made sure I am excited for the transition from high school to college, and any questions I have are answered or directed to someone capable of answering. The only thing I would like to see change is the tuition rate. UE is a private school, which is an advantage to me personally. However, it also makes it extremely difficult to cover costs without completing school with a significant amount of debt. They do their best to award all financial aid they can to their students though!... Read 742 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $21,019

• SAT range 1050-1250

• Indianapolis, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  1,403 reviews

Alum: Attending Butler University with a full-ride scholarship as a violin major and biology minor, aiming for genetic counseling, offered financial freedom and musical excellence. The biology minor enhanced my skills for genetic counseling but came with academic pressure. Navigating both fields demanded exceptional time management and self-care. Success on this unique path depended on dedication, passion, and maintaining a balance between musical and scientific pursuits - all of which Butler University helped me accomplish. Not only did it provide a great education, but it offered me wonderful social experiences as well. I met amazing friends and worked with enlightening teachers. I had the opportunity to be concertmaster of my orchestra, which I would not have been able to do at a bigger institution. The proximity to Indianapolis offered a wealth of culture and activities, and the food scene in Indy is amazing!... Read 1,403 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 81%

• Net price $38,643

• SAT range 1150-1340

• Valparaiso, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  1,132 reviews

Junior: Valparaiso University is a small school in Valparaiso, Indiana who's boasts are its rich history with the Lutheran church, its nationally ranked college of engineering, college of nursing, and meteorology program. When it comes to academics, Valpo has tried its best to support me in both my successes and struggles. While the structural portion of the civil engineering courses seems to be subpar currently, all other classes have been advantageous for my degree. The College of engineering has helpful professors and helping hands offered by other students because of its small size. Socially, Valpo may be a little more difficult to navigate because there is a low student population. But, Valpo does try to offer everything it can to suit your wants and needs. As a christian, I was struggling to find a group. But I found the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a worship service called Celebrate! in which I now participate weekly in both. Valpo has served me well.... Read 1,132 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 93%

• Net price $21,997

• SAT range 1070-1280

• Marion, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  1,143 reviews

Senior: Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has an amazing community of Christ followers who genuinely care about your education and well-being. The professors challenge and support students. They go out of their way to help students and engage in meaningful relationships. In general, the students at IWU are very welcoming, and it is very easy to make friends and rely on others for support!... Read 1,143 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 92%

• Net price $22,098

• SAT range 990-1200

• Notre Dame, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  599 reviews

Senior: I have really enjoyed my time here at SMC. Its been wonderful with amazing friends, staff and the overall ambiance of the school. What I would like to see if the school not being more open minded with students who want to make a pro choice clubs (Just because the school is catholic does not mean everyone is) so they should be allowed to express and be recognized by the school for their club. Wish there were more people of color (We have seen an increase!). Overall has beautiful nature walks and everything is within reach. Class sizes are 18-21 at most, small campus field with ND right next door!... Read 599 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $27,686

• SAT range 1060-1250

• Indianapolis, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  1,101 reviews

Sophomore: The best thing about the University of Indianapolis is their small class size! It is very personable and engaging, and allows you to get to know your professors as well as allowing them to get to know you; something that is very helpful for making connections. They also have a wonderful, very relaxed music program with incredible professional musicians who are wonderful, kind people that have a passion for their instrument and are committed to helping you take your musical aspirations to the next level. In addition to this, they also have an incredible performance hall in which music majors get to play and perform in, which was a huge draw for me! The campus is not located in the best part of town unfortunately, and could stand to have some better security in some of the buildings, but the campus grounds are beautiful over all, and due to the small campus size, everything is very close and within an easy, short walking distance of each other. Very good college overall!... Read 1,101 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $21,527

• SAT range 960-1170

• Franklin, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  490 reviews

Graduate Student: Attending Franklin College was the best decision I have ever made. It became my home, my biggest support system, my friends and family. The people there, the students and faculty, are amazing and are what I needed during my time there. The support they have given post-grad has been amazing. The classes set me up for success for my career and future academic endeavors.... Read 490 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 95%

• Net price $21,929

• SAT range 960-1180