Best Creative Writing Schools Near Sapulpa, OK (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sapulpa, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $7,810 to $50,004 per year for indexed programs. Sapulpa has a population of about 22,268. Median household income is $61,644 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tulsa, OK metro area, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $68,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Sapulpa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Sapulpa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sapulpa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Sapulpa. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 8.6 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,885
Avg net price $25,365/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 54.8 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,413
Avg net price $17,447/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,234
Out‑of‑state$25,754
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 63.6 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,379
Avg net price $12,710/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,810
Out‑of‑state$17,290
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 64.8 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,434
Avg net price $20,958/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,570
Out‑of‑state$35,570
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 80.7 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK 81.6 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,203
Avg net price $21,872/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 93.6 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma creative writing page.

Creative Writing Wages Near Sapulpa

Sapulpa is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Writer and Author$63,780Tulsa, OK$71,502
Editor$46,850Tulsa, OK$52,522
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$68,340Tulsa, OK$76,614

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Sapulpa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,268Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,644Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited creative writing schools are near Sapulpa, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Sapulpa. The closest is Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Oklahoma (80.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying creative writing roles near Sapulpa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Sapulpa are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($68,340), Writer and Author ($63,780), Editor ($46,850). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Jenks instead of Sapulpa?

Jenks, OK is 7.0 miles from Sapulpa and has its own set of local creative writing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Sapulpa an affordable place to study creative writing?

Sapulpa’s median household income of $61,644 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sapulpa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Sapulpa

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sapulpa:

Data verified: September 1, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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