90%
complete internships, practicums or research
Thorough. Challenging. Substantive.
The Creative Writing Program at Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University's creative writing program is a focused, close-knit community with a dedicated Writers Institute and seven student-run publications. We make certain our creative writing students are career ready as they graduate with a competitive portfolio and in-demand skills.
- 95%+ of alumni find writing-related work within a year of graduation.
- 100% of students intern with a literary arts-affiliated organization.
- Our creative writing program lays the foundation for careers in advertising, corporate communications, graphic design, editing, education, journalism, law, religious ministry or technical writing.
- 100% of creative writing faculty have published at least one book.
- Experience the Susquehanna University campus and immerse yourself in writing. Our weeklong Summer Writers Workshop in July for high school students entering grades 10 through 12 lets you work with our creative writing faculty in intensive, small-group workshops.
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Outstanding Creative Writing Program
HuffPost, “So You Want to Be a Writer?”
Top 40 ranking in North America
Susquehanna University has the best undergraduate writing program in the United States.
— Robert Boswell
Guggenheim Fellow and The New Yorker fiction writer
What Susquehanna offers its undergraduate writers rivals that of any established and exemplary MFA program. It's an amazing program in every way.
— Jill McCorkle
Author of Creatures of Habit and The Cheer Leader
An Investment in Your Education with Susquehanna University Is an Investment in Your Future
The power of a Susquehanna degree goes beyond its high return on investment. Students and alumni are often recognized for greatness in their pursuits and careers.
- 100% of first-year students receive financial aid.
- Academic merit scholarships are worth up to $44,000 a year.
- Susquehanna ranks in the top 12% of universities nationwide for lifetime earnings (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2025).
- 100% of students complete a cross-cultural experience — 97% of them study abroad.
Susquehanna Students & Recent Graduates Are Doing Amazing Things
... including winning Fulbright awards, teacher and principal of the year awards, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasting awards, national journalism awards and more. Come be a part of what it means to be Impossible to Ignore.
SU BY THE NUMBERS MORE THAN METRICS
120+
clubs and organizations
97%
of students study abroad
Writers Institute
Susquehanna's Writers Institute is dedicated to fostering a robust and supportive writing community through a diverse array of enriching programs and impactful events. Our goal is to empower students not only to master the craft of writing, but to confidently forge impactful and imaginative creative lives, leaving a lasting mark on the literary landscape.
Scholarships
We are here to help you coordinate all of the available options — from scholarships to loans to work-study opportunities — to make a Susquehanna education affordable for you.
You'll be automatically considered for scholarships. Many of our scholarships are awarded independent of financial need and may be renewed each year.
Student Life
There's more to college life than classes. When the lecture is over and the lab has been completed, there are countless ways to get involved at Susquehanna.
Take your pick from more than 120 clubs and organizations, 23 Division III sports, honor societies, academic clubs, student-run media, professional organizations, Greek chapters and so much more.
Our Campus
SU is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, which we describe as a welcoming, walkable environment adorned with shops, eateries and engaging activities.