More selective than 85% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Moore College of Art and Design over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Moore College of Art and Design SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Moore College of Art and Design is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 710 |
| SAT math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1180 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Moore College of Art and Design admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 56% | 620–710 | 560–670 | 26–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 61% | 605–688 | 628–723 | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Moore College of Art and Design compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Moore College of Art and Design has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Dickinson College | 42% | 80% | $37,607 |
| 15 | Moravian University | 54% | 72% | $30,670 |
| 16 | Allegheny College | 55% | 73% | $22,940 |
| 17 | Lancaster Bible College | 56% | 67% | $25,480 |
| 18 | Moore College of Art and Design | 56% | 57% | $43,086 |
| 19 | Alvernia University | 58% | 56% | $28,138 |
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 58% | 86% | $30,434 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania State University | 61% | 86% | $32,875 |
| 22 | Marywood University | 61% | 72% | $23,388 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Moore College of Art and Design
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Moore College of Art and Design admissions questions
What is the Moore College of Art and Design acceptance rate?
Moore College of Art and Design accepts 56% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 800 of 1,322 applicants were admitted.
Does Moore College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?
Moore College of Art and Design considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Moore College of Art and Design?
The middle 50% of Moore College of Art and Design enrolled first-year students scored 1180–1380 on the SAT and 26–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Moore College of Art and Design?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (108 of 800).
Is Moore College of Art and Design getting harder to get into?
Moore College of Art and Design accepted 56% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 61% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Moore College of Art and Design overview