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Moore College of Art and Design

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Philadelphia, PA
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Overview

Total enrollment

549
Moore College of Art and Design overview
Moore College of Art and Design overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Moore College of Art & Design, situated in Center City Philadelphia along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway's museum district, is a private arts institution focused exclusively on educating women at the undergraduate level, while maintaining co-educational graduate and continuing education programs. The urban campus consists of several interconnected buildings centered around Wilson Hall, combining historic architecture with modern educational facilities and specialized art studios. Founded in 1848 as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, Moore holds the distinction of being the first and only women's visual arts college in the United States. The college specializes in fine arts, design, animation, fashion design, and art education, with facilities including professional-grade fashion studios, digital labs, and dedicated gallery spaces. Students reside in on-campus housing in Stahl Hall, located in the heart of Philadelphia's cultural district with immediate access to the city's major art museums and cultural institutions.

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Ratings

Moore College of Art and Design is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High
Moore College of Art and Design admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1180/1380
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/32
  • GPA 3.24

Acceptance Rate

56.5%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 16.6%
  • Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,812
Costs for Moore College of Art and Design
Fee Cost
Tuition $52,812
Books and Supplies $2,978
Other Fees $2,626
Room and Board $19,506
Budget for Other Expenses $1,000
Total One Year Cost $78,922
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Student 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 majors at Moore College of Art and Design are Visual and Performing Arts, Education, and General Studies. 87% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 8% in Education, and 5% in General Studies.

  • Visual and Performing Arts 87%
  • Education 8%
  • General Studies 5%
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Last updated: August 2026