Moore College of Art and Design ¹

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Summary

Moore College of Art and Design is a private institution that was founded in 1848. It has an urban setting. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $31,478 (2011-12).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Moore College of Art & Design is dedicated to excellence in preparing students for lifelong learning and leadership in fine arts, design arts, art history and art education. With ten fine arts and design arts programs leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Moore offers majors in Fashion Design, Fine Arts (2D and 3D concentrations), Art Education, Graphic Design, Photography/Digital Arts, Illustration, Interior Design, Curatorial Studies, Art History , and Textile Design. Minors are available in all majors except Art Education. Founded in 1848, and located on the beautiful Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the center of Philadelphia's cultural district, Moore remains the only women's college of the visual arts in the United States. As it has from the beginning. Moore continues to advance the role of women in the visual arts and to ensure their success by bridging the worlds of education and career. As a leader in the arts and cultural communities, Moore promotes the visual arts through distinctive education and gallery programs. With an average student population of 500 and a student to faculty ratio of 8:1, Moore is committed to maintaining a small school environment as the College continues to evolve in the 21st century. Moore faculty and administrators value individuality, creativity and professionalism. They encourage excellence, exploration, and self-expression. Moore nurtures women with special talents in the visual arts and prepares them to flourish in their chosen fields.

General Information

School type	private
Year founded	1848
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	urban
2011 Endowment	N/A

Applying

When applying to Moore College of Art and Design, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15, and the early decision deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Moore College of Art and Design is $40.

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Application deadline	August 15
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	August 1

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Academic Life

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Student Life

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Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority	N/A
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Campus Info & Services

Moore College of Art and Design offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health service. Moore College of Art and Design also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Moore College of Art and Design.

Students who have cars on campus	N/A
Health insurance offered	No
Students required to own/lease a computer	Yes

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Paying for School

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Tuition and fees	$31,478 (2011-12)
Room and board	$11,823 (2011-12)
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* Overview details based on 2011 data