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Moore College of Art and Design

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 240
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Moore College of Art and Design is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Moore College of Art and Design is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Moore College of Art and Design emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Moore College of Art and Design is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Moore College of Art and Design do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,150

Cost of attendance at Moore College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,150

Cost of attendance at Moore College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Moore College of Art and Design received on average $26,113 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,113
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 32 48% $5,287 $169,174
Other Federal Grant 45 68% $4,639 $208,768
State Grant/Scholarships 17 26% $3,823 $64,990
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 66 100% $21,965 $1,449,718
Total Grant & Scholarships 66 100% $26,113 $1,723,476

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Moore College of Art and Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Moore College of Art and Design students is 57.4%.

57.4%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 65.4% 17 students
  • white 59.6% 28 students
  • unknown 50.0% 2 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Moore College of Art and Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Moore College of Art and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)