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Moore College of Art and Design

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Overview

Established in 1848, the Moore College of Art and Design is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Philadelphia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Moore College of Art and Design is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) women only US higher education institution. Moore College of Art and Design offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 176-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Moore College of Art and Design also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Moore College of Art and Design's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Moore College of Art and Design's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Moore College of Art and Design' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Moore College of Art and Design's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1848
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University Location

Address 20th and the Parkway
Philadelphia
19103-1179 Pennsylvania
United States
Moore College of Art and Design's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Moore College of Art and Design Phone Number +1 (215) 965 4000
Moore College of Art and Design Fax Number +1 (215) 568 8017

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Moore College of Art and Design's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Moore College of Art and Design's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Moore College of Art and Design's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Moore College of Art and Design.

Moore College of Art and Design: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
International
students
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Moore College of Art and Design's admission information.

Moore College of Art and Design's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Women Only.


Moore College of Art and Design's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Moore College of Art and Design a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Moore College of Art and Design's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Moore College of Art and Design's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Moore College of Art and Design's Admission Office Admission Office

20th Street & The Parkway
Philadelphia 19103-1179
(215) 9654014
800 523 2025

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Moore College of Art and Design.

Moore College of Art and Design's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Moore College of Art and Design has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Moore College of Art and Design's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Moore College of Art and Design's Control Type Control Type

Moore College of Art and Design is a private higher education institution.


Moore College of Art and Design's Entity Type Entity Type

Moore College of Art and Design is a non-profit higher education institution.


Moore College of Art and Design's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Moore College of Art and Design's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Moore College of Art and Design's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Moore College of Art and Design does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Moore College of Art and Design's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Education-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Moore College of Art and Design's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Moore College of Art and Design's Library

Moore College of Art and Design's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 28,141 physical volumes, 383 physical media and 17 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Moore College of Art and Design's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Moore College of Art and Design's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Moore College of Art and Design provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 240 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Moore College of Art and Design's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Moore College of Art and Design's main services:


Moore College of Art and Design's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Moore College of Art and Design's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Moore College of Art and Design's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Moore College of Art and Design's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Moore College of Art and Design's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Moore College of Art and Design's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Moore College of Art and Design is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Moore College of Art and Design's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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