Welcome to Moore College of Art & Design, a diverse and inclusive community serving women, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming art and design students. With more than 175 years of art and design education expertise, Moore’s unparalleled reputation is thanks to our rich history, exceptional and dedicated faculty of practicing artists and designers, a vibrant community of talented students, and intentionally small class sizes.  

Moore is financially healthy, thanks to an endowment per student that is ranked among the top 18% in the country, an annual budget surplus for the past 23 years and continuous investment in our campus and facilities. At Moore, your art and design education and college experience will be personalized and focused on you, and you will find yourself right at home. 

THREE EASY WAYS TO FAST TRACK TO MOORE

Here are three ways you can get to know us and meet our Admissions team and faculty:

1

Meet Us Our Virtual Info Session 6/13

Come to our Virtual Information Session on Thursday, June 13, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm to meet our admission team and learn about Moore!  

2

Campus Tour of Moore

Come to Moore for a campus tour where you will visit our classrooms, see our resident's halls and check our Galleries.

3

Meet Our Admissions Counselors

We are here to help you every step of the way to make this seamless for you. Get to know Moore! Email us at enroll@moore.edu or learn more about our admissions team.  

Join Us at Moore Where You Will Find: 

  • All credits earned at University of the Arts will be accepted at Moore
  • Each student will receive an academic plan to ensure timely graduation
  • All scholarships provided by the University of Arts will be honored by Moore
  • University of Arts students will not be required to fill out an application or pay an application fee
  • Group and individual financial aid and academic advising appointments are available
  • Personalized approach with our Admissions Counselors
  • All Moore students have a $1,000 paid internship between junior and senior years

Deadline to Secure Housing is Friday, June 21. 

Deadline to Deposit for Fall 2024 is Friday, June 28. 

Moore Majors Align with UArts programs, including:

and our Master of Arts degree in Art Education.

We also offer 13 minors to personalize your educational journey, including Business, Comics and Creative Writing.

WHY MOORE?

CAREER-FOCUSED

  • All Moore students get a $1,000 paid internship between junior and senior years
  • 1:1 career guidance throughout your time as a student and an alum, and an active and supportive alumni network
  • Study abroad and travel fellowship opportunities, starting in your first year

COMMUNITY

  • An inclusive and diverse student community and every club from Drama to Minecraft
  • Fun student events like the annual Halloween costume contest and Late-Night Breakfast
  • A 7:1 student to faculty ratio and small class sizes = a personalized learning experience

CREATIVE CAMPUS

  • State-of-the-art learning facilities, including brand-new animation labs and fine arts studios in the VAULT
  • Spaces for commuter students to relax and connect, including our new Commuter Lounge
  • Located in a safe and vibrant neighborhood, in the middle of Philadelphia's cultural district, minutes away from museums and galleries

But wait, there’s…mo(o)re! Visit our Digital Viewbook to see why Moore is the right place for you.

Moore College of Art & Design entrance

Our graduates are trained and ready to excel in their career journey: 97% of 2022 Moore alumni were employed or in graduate school just one year after graduation.**

** Percentage based on an 83% survey response rate.

You're Welcome at Moore

We’re happy to tell you more about Moore, and to welcome you to our community. Find out about our financial aid packages and how to join us here at Moore. Schedule a meeting with one of our admissions team members or complete our inquiry form at the link below..