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Moore College of Art and Design Admission Requirements

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Moore College of Art and Design

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

53.2%
Admission Difficulty for Moore College of Art and Design
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Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Moore College of Art and Design is 53.2%.  Its admission rate is the 17th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Moore College of Art and Design and can you get accepted?

Moore College of Art and Design is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 803 out of the 1,510 who applied were admitted.

Moore College of Art and Design typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.24. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Moore College of Art and Design?

53% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Moore College of Art and Design you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.24 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1200 on the SAT

Moore College of Art and Design GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.24

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Moore College of Art and Design?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Moore College of Art and Design are to have around a 3.24 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Moore College of Art and Design accepts 53% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Moore College of Art and Design is 3.24 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #84 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Moore College of Art and Design is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Moore College of Art and Design SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Moore College of Art and Design. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1130-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT 

31%
SAT Scores for Moore College of Art and Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 600
Math 25th Percentile 530
Composite 25th Percentile 1130
SAT Scores for Moore College of Art and Design
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 670
Math 75th Percentile 600
Composite 75th Percentile 1270
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Moore College of Art and Design?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Moore College of Art and Design is 1200 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1130-1270. Students who get into Moore College of Art and Design score in the top 36 percent of all SAT test takers..  Moore College of Art and Design ranks #30 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1200 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Moore College of Art and Design regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1130 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1130, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1060, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Moore College of Art and Design is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1200, you have around a 53% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 68% chance of getting in.

Moore College of Art and Design admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >68%
1200 to 1270 Avg + 53%-68%
1130 to 1200 Avg - 37%-53%
1060 to 1130 Reach 24%-37%
Less than 1060 Low <24%
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Moore College of Art and Design ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for Moore College of Art and Design
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Moore College of Art and Design
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Moore College of Art and Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,303 0 1,510
Accepted 692 0 803
Acceptance Rate 53% NaN 53%
Enrolled 98 0 113
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% NaN 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Moore College of Art and Design is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Moore College of Art and Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Moore College of Art and Design Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Moore College of Art and Design
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214148 IPEDS survey data for Moore College of Art and Design.

FAQs

Does Moore College of Art and Design prefer SAT or ACT?

31% of students submit their SAT scores to Moore College of Art and Design. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Moore College of Art and Design?

53% of those who apply are granted admission to Moore College of Art and Design. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Moore College of Art and Design?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1130 and 1270. The average SAT score is 1200. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.