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Moore College of Art and Design

Moore College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1179

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Moore College of Art and Design is a private urban institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1303.

A small campus of 390 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,839 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $43,369.

Established
1848
Type
Private art school

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61%Acceptance
1303SAT Avg
390Students
8:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$37,839Earnings 10yr
$43,369Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Moore College of Art and Design Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1303

Reading & Writing
605688
Math
628723

ACT Score Range

Composite
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1303

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,279
Room & Board$18,756
Books & Supplies$4,500
Total Cost of Attendance$68,583
Average Net Price$43,369
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$39,174
$30–48K$36,789
$48–75K$47,139
$75–110K$46,646
$110K+$46,274

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$43,369

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (12)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
390
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 16%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 4%
Two+ 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.4%
Freshman Retention81.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,512
8 Years$39,544
10 Years$37,839

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
0 mi(0 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
81 mi(140 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
257 mi(445 min)

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