- Acceptance rate: 56% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 620–710 reading and writing, 560–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–32 composite
- Average net price: $44,371 a year (2022–23)
On this page · 7 sections
How does your GPA compare?
Don't know your GPA? GPA calculator
Where you standEnter your GPA
Add a test score to compare it with what Moore College of Art and Design reported: an acceptance rate of 56% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Moore College of Art and Design reviews each application.
Moore College of Art and Design GPA requirements
Moore College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Moore College of Art and Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Moore College of Art and Design acceptance rate
Moore College of Art and Design admitted 870 of 1,541 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 56%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Moore College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 535 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Moore College of Art and Design in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 28 | 30 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1282 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Moore College of Art and Design looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Moore College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $44,371 a year at Moore College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moore College of Art and Design hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Moore College of Art and Design admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Moore College of Art and Design?
Moore College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Moore College of Art and Design?
Moore College of Art and Design's acceptance rate was 56% for fall 2024: it admitted 870 of 1,541 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Moore College of Art and Design?
A lot: Moore College of Art and Design requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Moore College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?
No. Moore College of Art and Design is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 81% sent SAT scores and 18% sent ACT scores.
What are Moore College of Art and Design's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Moore College of Art and Design's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–710 in reading and writing and 560–670 in math; ACT composite 26–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into Moore College of Art and Design with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Moore College of Art and Design admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at Moore College of Art and Design if a parent went there?
No. Moore College of Art and Design doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Moore College of Art and Design?
Yes. Moore College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Moore College of Art and Design?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $44,371 a year at Moore College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Moore College of Art and Design's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Moore College of Art and DesignU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
With a similar acceptance rate and size.
- University of Valley ForgeFairly easy · 61% admitted
- Allegheny CollegeFairly easy · 55% admitted
- Lancaster Bible CollegeFairly easy · 56% admitted
- Saint Vincent CollegeFairly easy · 62% admitted
- Moravian UniversityFairly easy · 54% admitted
- Alvernia UniversityFairly easy · 58% admitted
See all colleges in Pennsylvania →