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Moore College of Art and Design
About 56 in 100 applicants get into Moore College of Art and Design — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Moore College of Art and Design sits in Philadelphia proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. Moore College of Art and Design enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country.
Faculty pay averages $96,972 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 535 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1233 and 1411 — above the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Moore College of Art and Design's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1233–1411 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Moore College of Art and Design's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 605 | 630 | 688 |
| SAT Math | 628 | 675 | 723 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Moore College of Art and Design received 1,322 applications and admitted 800 (60.5%), with 108 enrolling.
How Moore College of Art and Design compares
| Moore College of Art and Design | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 56.5% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,812 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $37,839 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Moore College of Art and Design's median earnings are $37,839 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $52,812 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Moore College of Art and Design lists tuition at $52,812 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Moore College of Art and Design's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $52,812 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 535 undergraduates, Moore College of Art and Design is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
57.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Moore College of Art and Design tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Moore College of Art and Design?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1233–1411 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 56.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Moore College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
60.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 800 admitted from 1,322 applicants.
How much does Moore College of Art and Design cost?
At Moore College of Art and Design, published tuition is $52,812 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Moore College of Art and Design's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Moore College of Art and Design graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $37,839 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Moravian University — 54.2% admitted
- ASPIRA City College — 50% admitted
- Penn Commercial Business/Technical School — 55.8% admitted
- Lancaster Bible College — 55.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.