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Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, PA · City · 535 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located along Philadelphia's vibrant Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Moore College of Art and Design is renowned as the nation's first and only historically women's art college, now offering a dynamic, coeducational environment focused on career-ready creatives. The college is highly celebrated for its industry-aligned BFA programs, particularly in Fashion Design, Illustration, and Graphic Design, which blend intensive studio work with professional development. Students thrive in an intimate, collaborative, and inclusive campus culture, benefiting from a tight-knit artistic community and immediate access to world-class museums like the Philadelphia Museum of Art. What truly sets Moore apart is its unparalleled commitment to career preparation, featuring a unique guarantee of a $1,000 paid internship for every student before graduation to ensure a seamless transition into the creative industries.

Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19103-1179 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
7 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$71,327
Avg net price
$43,086
Room & board
$19,506
Tuition
$52,812
Books & supplies
$2,978/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$34,834
$30–48k
$42,789
$48–75k
$34,168
$75–110k
$46,865
$110k+
$47,504
Admissions
Admit rate
56%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1282
Reading 620710
Math 560670
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Moore College of Art and Design accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
60%
4-yr on-time completion
52%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
20%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,512
Median earnings (10yr)
$37,839
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,750$29,997
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,181
Student Body
Men 0%Women 100%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$55,988
Independent students
12%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
6%
Black
16%
Asian
3%
Two or more
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
17%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$30,512
10 years after entry
$37,839
Design and Applied Arts48
Visual and Performing Arts, General13
Fine and Studio Arts8
Film/Video and Photographic Arts4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2
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Institutional
Endowment
$51M
Classification
Special Focus (Law)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
25%
Avg faculty salary
$8,081/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,319
Federal loan rate
85%

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