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One who wishes to pursue a career in writing be it in creative, professional, screenwriting, technical, communication, playwriting, digital rhetoric, educational writing and many more.

One of the best writing universities in USA is the University of Pennsylvania which is a place to a vibrant community of intellects who are recognised for their excellence in reading, writing and literacy. 

Carnegie Mellon University is also renowned for its courses in writing where students can opt from the three disciplines for their undergraduate degree.
 

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#21George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa88.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrAdmission B.A English - Creative WritingDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 951 by QS in 2026
#22University of Tennessee logo

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tennessee, Usa46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission B.A Creative WritingDuolingo100TOEFL80PTE53$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 607 by QS in 2026
#23Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.9K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission M.F.A Theater/PlaywritingDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE53$46.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 721 by QS in 2026
#24Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.4K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission M.S Business - Branding/Copywrit...Duolingo110IELTS7PTE65$40.4K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 901 by QS in 2026
#25Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.7K/YrLiving$15.9K/YrAdmission B.A Writing and RhetoricDuolingo110IELTS6.5$63.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(11 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 741 by QS in 2026
#26Brandeis University logo

Brandeis University, Waltham

Massachusetts, Usa35.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.3K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission B.A Creative WritingDuolingo130IELTS7PTE68$64.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 741 by QS in 2026
#27University of Missouri-Mizzou logo

University of Missouri-Mizzou, Columbia

Missouri, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.2K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre with Emphasis in Wri...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE58$38.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 697 by QS in 2026
#28Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission M.A English, Writing, Rhetoric, ...GRE308IELTS6.5PTE58$14.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 458 by QS in 2026
#29University of Missouri-Kansas City logo

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.1K/YrLiving$15K/YrAdmission B.A English: Creative WritingDuolingo100TOEFL70PTE48$33.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#30Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa
Tuition:  $23K/YrLiving$6.8K/YrAdmission M.A English (Concentration in Cr...Duolingo110IELTS6.0$17.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#31Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa
Tuition:  $37.6K/YrLiving$6.3K/YrAdmission B.A English - Professional and P...SAT1370IELTS6.5$37.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 851 by QS in 2026
#32Louisiana State University logo

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $58.9K/YrLiving$11.7K/YrAdmission M.A Creative WritingDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE59$58.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 851 by QS in 2026
#33UNC-Charlotte logo

UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte

North Carolina, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.9K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.A English - Creative WritingDuolingo105IELTS6PTE48$17.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#34University of Nevada logo

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Nevada, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27K/YrLiving$10.8K/YrAdmission B.A English - Creative WritingDuolingo95IELTS6.5PTE44$27K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#35UT-San Antonio logo

UT-San Antonio, San Antonio

Texas, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.6K/YrLiving$15.7K/YrAdmission B.A English with Professional Wr...Duolingo95IELTS6.5PTE58$20.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#36Worcester Polytechnic Institute logo

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $59.7K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission B.S Professional WritingDuolingo125TOEFL90PTE61$59.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 851 by QS in 2026
#37SIU-Carbondale logo

SIU-Carbondale, Carbondale

Illinois, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.4K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S English - Creative Writi...IELTS6.5PTE54$24.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 1070 by CWUR in 2025
#38University of Rhode Island logo

University of Rhode Island, Kingston

Rhode Island, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.8K/YrLiving$16.1K/YrAdmission B.A Writing and RethoricDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE53$36.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#39Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa90.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.3K/YrLiving$12.8K/YrAdmission M.S Writing: Professional & Tech...GRE300TOEFL80PTE60$22.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026
#40Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.8K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission B.A Professional Writing and Rhe...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60$54.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026