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How to Get Into Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Moore College of Art and Design Admissions Statistics

56%
Acceptance Rate
620-710
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
560-670
SAT Math (mid 50%)
26-32
ACT (mid 50%)
535
Undergrads
57%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Moore College of Art and Design

The bar here is clear

Moore College of Art and Design admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1180-1380 combined SAT or 26-32 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Moore College of Art and Design fits.

Moore College of Art and Design Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $60
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Moore College of Art and Design Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $71,327
Tuition & fees $52,812
Room & board (on campus) $19,506
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $43,086

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $34,834
$30-48k $42,789
$48-75k $34,168
$75-110k $46,865
$110k+ $47,504
43%
Students receiving Pell Grants
85%
Students taking federal loans
81%
Freshman retention rate
9:1
Student-faculty ratio

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