Moore College of Art and Design Acceptance Rate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,322
- Admitted
- 800
- Yield
- 13.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Moore College of Art and Design's acceptance rate has risen from 58.6% in 2014–15 to 60.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 609 to 1,322 (+117%) over that period.
Its 60.5% rate makes Moore College of Art and Design more selective than about 74% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
Moore College of Art and Design has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 609 | 357 | 58.6% | 87 |
| 2015–16 | 357 | 310 | 86.8% | 97 |
| 2016–17 | 546 | 312 | 57.1% | 71 |
| 2017–18 | 799 | 432 | 54.1% | 89 |
| 2018–19 | 1,105 | 574 | 51.9% | 104 |
| 2019–20 | 1,277 | 600 | 47% | 103 |
| 2020–21 | 1,199 | 600 | 50% | 66 |
| 2021–22 | 1,113 | 647 | 58.1% | 100 |
| 2022–23 | 1,510 | 803 | 53.2% | 113 |
| 2023–24 | 1,322 | 800 | 60.5% | 108 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,322 | 800 | 60.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 605–688 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 628–723 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 5% |
How Moore College of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Moore College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
Moore College of Art and Design's acceptance rate is 60.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (800 admitted of 1,322 applicants).
Is Moore College of Art and Design test optional?
Moore College of Art and Design is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Moore College of Art and Design?
Moore College of Art and Design received 1,322 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 800.
What SAT score do you need for Moore College of Art and Design?
Admitted students at Moore College of Art and Design typically scored 605–688 on SAT Reading/Writing and 628–723 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Moore College of Art and Design getting harder to get into?
Moore College of Art and Design has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.6% in 2014–15 to 60.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.moore.edu/.