Moore College of Art & Design educates students for careers in art and design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the nation's first and only women's visual arts college for undergraduates. The College's career-focused environment and professionally active faculty form a dynamic community in the heart of Philadelphia's cultural district, surrounded by world-class museums. The College offers nine Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees for women, trans women, non-binary, or gender-nonconforming individuals and one coeducational Graduate Programs. At the undergraduate level, Moore also provides specialized leadership programs and is the only higher-education art and design institution in the country that has paid internships for all BFA students. The College provides many valuable opportunities in the arts through The Galleries at Moore, Continuing Education Certificate Programs, the acclaimed Young Artists Workshop, The Art Shop and Sculpture Park.
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MAJORS OFFERED:
Animation & Game ArtsBachelors Degree
Art EducationBachelors Degree
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Masters (low-residency)
Masters Degree
Fashion DesignBachelors Degree
Film and Digital CinemaBachelors Degree
Fine ArtsBachelors Degree
Graphic DesignBachelors Degree
IllustrationBachelors Degree
Interior DesignBachelors Degree
PhotographyBachelors Degree
Animation & Game ArtsBachelors degree
Art HistoryBachelors degree
BusinessBachelors degree
Creative WritingBachelors degree
Fashion DesignBachelors degree
Film and Digital CinemaBachelors degree
Fine ArtsBachelors degree
Graphic DesignBachelors degree
IllustrationBachelors degree
Interior DesignBachelors degree
PhotographyBachelors degree
Sequential ArtsBachelors degree
Textile DesignBachelors degree
This program is Residential.
| FULL-TIME | |
| TUITION | $ 48,256 |
| MANDATORY FEES | 2,023 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 4,500 |
| ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 18,756 |
| OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 16,368 |
| OTHER | 4,000 |
| AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
| INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $23,196 | 100% |
| FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 6,073 | 38% |
| STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 4,246 | 23% |
| FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 5,434 | 80% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $33,613
100% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 351
UNDERGRADUATE
| FULL-TIME | 347 |
| PART-TIME | 11 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| ONLINE APPLICATION: | Recommended |
| APPLICATION FEES: | $60 (approximate) |
| HOME EXAM: | Not Required |
| INTERVIEW: | Recommended |
| ESSAY: | Not Required |
| SAT / ACT: | N/A |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Recommended (1) |
| IELTS: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 7 |
| TOEFL: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 70 |
TRANSCRIPTS
| HIGH SCHOOL: | Required |
| COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 56
| FULL-TIME | 23 |
| PART-TIME | 77 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2022
6.5 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
| FALL 2020 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2021 |
71% |
| FALL 2021 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2022 |
73% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
| FALL 2015 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
59% |
| FALL 2016 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
61% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2022UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2022THIS DATA IS NOT AVAILABLE.
NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2022Pre-College Summer Residency
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Art Education
Continuing Education
Youth Programs
Required BFA Internships
Paid Internships for every BFA Student
The Locks Career Center
International Study
Visionary Honors Program
Writers Studio
BFA Leadership Programs
Unique Co-Curricular Programs
Galleries at Moore
Generous Merit Scholarships and Need-Based Financial Aid Awards
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.