Moore College of Art and Design Admission Requirements
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Moore College of Art and Design Admission Overview
Moore College of Art and Design admission requirements are competitive. Last year Moore College of Art and Design admitted 56.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.24 GPA (B+) and SAT 1180-1380 / ACT 26-32. Moore College of Art and Design is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Moore College of Art and Design is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Moore College of Art and Design Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Moore College of Art and Design
Acceptance Rate
The Moore College of Art and Design acceptance rate is 56.5%. Last year, 870 of 1,541 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Moore College of Art and Design and can you get accepted?
Moore College of Art and Design is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Moore College of Art and Design typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.24. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Moore College of Art and Design GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.24Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.24
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Moore College of Art and Design typically have around a 3.24 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Moore College of Art and Design is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #76 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Moore College of Art and Design SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1180-1380Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
81%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 560
- Composite 1180
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 710
- Math 670
- Composite 1380
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Moore College of Art and Design typically score around a 1280 SAT (middle 50% 1180–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 86th percentile nationally. Moore College of Art and Design ranks #18 in the state of Pennsylvania and #230 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1180 to 1380
SAT policy
Moore College of Art and Design is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Moore College of Art and Design ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
26-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
18%25th Percentile Scores
- English 28
- Math 24
- Composite 26
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 29
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Moore College of Art and Design typically have around a 29 ACT (mid-50 26–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 91st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Moore College of Art and Design places #18 among colleges in Pennsylvania and #186 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to Moore College of Art and Design without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 29.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Moore College of Art and Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Moore College of Art and Design is $60.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Moore College of Art and Design is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 56.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.24 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1180-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214148.
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Last updated: August 2026