Moore College of Art & Design prepares students for lifelong learning and leadership in fine arts, design arts, art history, and art education.
As a College founded for women in 1848, Moore continues to advance the role of women in the visual arts and to ensure their success by bridging the worlds of education and work. As a leader in the arts and cultural communities, Moore promotes the visual arts through distinctive education and gallery programs.
Moore College of Art and Design is an art and design women's college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the first and only women's art and design college in the nation, and one of only two in the world. On average, approximately 500 women are enrolled at the College.
Moore College was founded by Sarah Peter as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women in 1848. The school's first major, textile design, prepared women to work in the new industries created by the Industrial Revolution, of which Philadelphia was a center.
The school's mission was and continues to be educating women for careers and financial independence, and to set the standard of excellence for educating women for careers in art and design.
Today, Moore has ten fine arts and design programs leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The majors offered are: Fashion Design, Fine Arts: 2D and 3D Emphasis, Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Art History, Textile Design, Curatorial Studies and Photography & Digital Arts.
Moore College boasts an award-winning faculty, 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and central location in Philadelphia, which place Moore BFA students at the center of a vibrant, supportive community of artists, designers and scholars.
In addition, Moore provides many unique opportunities in the arts through The Galleries at Moore, Continuing Education programs for professional adult men and women, the acclaimed Young Artists Workshop for girls and boys grades 1-12, The Art Shop and Sculpture Park.
Moore has an intense first year known as the Basic Foundation year. Many enroll for Basic year and then transfer to another college, which is why there is such a difference in enrollment between the freshman and senior classes.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 43% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 22,090 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 756 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,084 | 27% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,053 | 33% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,505 | 91% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 7,256 | 84% | |
Any Aid: |
91% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 54% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 540 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
