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Private 4 Year

Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Overview

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368
Moore College of Art and Design overview
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Online moore.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Moore College of Art and Design overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Moore College of Art & Design is a private college focused on the visual arts, located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1848, it holds the distinction of being the first and only visual arts college for women in the United States. Moore offers undergraduate degrees in fields such as Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, and Illustration, alongside graduate programs including an MA in Art Education and an MFA in Socially-Engaged Studio Art. The urban campus reflects a modern sensibility with facilities supporting a diverse range of artistic endeavors, and offers on-campus student housing. While Moore College is not characterized by a significant athletic program, it has a notable academic reputation, particularly within the arts and design fields, and maintains a moderately selective admissions process.

In the most recent statistical year 1,510 prospective students applied, and 803 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 113 enrolled in the school.  354 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 14 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $46,400 plus fees of $1,590.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

Moore College of Art and Design is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Admission Standards

Average
Moore College of Art and Design overview
SAT 1130/1270
GPA 3.24

Applications Accepted

53.2% 
Moore College of Art and Design overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,400
Costs for Moore College of Art and Design
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$3,300
Other Fees$1,590
Room and Board $18,034
Budget for Other Expenses$1,200
Total One Year Cost$70,524

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Moore College of Art and Design students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 87%
Education 8%
General Studies 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024