Moore College of Art and Design
PrivatePhiladelphia, PA
Located in Philadelphia, PA, Moore College of Art and Design is a private very small school with roughly 535 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 56% of applicants. Among reported majors, Design and Applied Arts shows the strongest outcomes -- $38,831/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 7, 2026
Confirm on Moore College of Art and Design's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Moore College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, PA admits approximately 56% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Moore College of Art and Design?
Admitted students at Moore College of Art and Design typically score between 1180–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Moore College of Art and Design?
Admitted students at Moore College of Art and Design typically score between 26–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Moore College of Art and Design cost?
Moore College of Art and Design's total cost of attendance is reported at $71,327 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Moore College of Art and Design?
Moore College of Art and Design's deadlines are Early Action Dec 7, 2026, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Moore College of Art and Design require students to live on campus?
No -- Moore College of Art and Design doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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