Moore College of Art and Design

www.moore.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,620

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$38,354

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.44%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

58.1%

1,113 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

382

96.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.4%

54 Graduates

About

Moore College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Moore College of Art and Design were Digital Arts (19 degrees awarded), Illustration (15 degrees), and Interior Design (14 degrees).

In 2020, 69 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Moore College of Art and Design. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (70 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Moore College of Art and Design is $44,620, which is $30,120 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Moore College of Art and Design is $44,620, which is $30,120 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,354.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Moore College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,620

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Moore College of Art and Design was $44,620. The cost of tuition at Moore College of Art and Design is $30,120 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Moore College of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$38,354

2021 Value

4.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Moore College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,354. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Moore College of Art and Design grew by 4.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of Moore College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,725

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Moore College of Art and Design was of $15,725 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.53% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Moore College of Art and Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Moore College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.06% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Moore College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.44%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Moore College of Art and Design was 4.44%, which represents 6 out of the 135 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Moore College of Art and Design received 1,113 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.17% annual growth. Out of those 1,113 applicants, 647 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.1% acceptance rate.

There were 382 students enrolled at Moore College of Art and Design in 2021.

Moore College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 15.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

647

Accepted Out of 1,113

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Moore College of Art and Design was 58.1% (647 admissions from 1,113 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 50%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.17%, while admissions grew by 7.83%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Moore College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Moore College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 382 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Moore College of Art and Design is 368 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at Moore College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Moore College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.1% White, 16% Black or African American, 7.85% Two or More Races, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 4.97% Asian, 0.524% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.524% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Moore College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.7%) and Two or More Races Female (8.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Moore College of Art and Design in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 382 students. The full-time enrollment at Moore College of Art and Design is 368 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at Moore College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Moore College of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Moore College of Art and Design was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Moore College of Art and Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Moore College of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
218 enrolled students
Black or African American
61 enrolled students
Two or More Races
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Moore College of Art and Design is 57.1% White, 16% Black or African American, 7.85% Two or More Races, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 4.97% Asian, 0.524% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.524% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 69 more women than men received degrees from Moore College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Moore College of Art and Design is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Moore College of Art and Design is Digital Arts (19 degrees awarded), followed by Illustration (15 degrees) and Interior Design (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Moore College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (91 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Moore College of Art and Design are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,686,539 people), Secondary school teachers (441,625 people), Education administrators (263,995 people), Special education teachers (175,472 people), and Other managers (168,822 people).

The most specialized majors at Moore College of Art and Design in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (91 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Moore College of Art and Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Credit analysts

The most specialized majors at Moore College of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (91 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Moore College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (2,833,157 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (333,038 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (213,726 people), Computer Systems Design (129,656 people), and Child day care services (103,546 people).

The most specialized majors at Moore College of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (91 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Moore College of Art and Design.

Most Common (2021)

Digital Arts
19 degrees awarded
Illustration
15 degrees awarded
Interior Design
14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Moore College of Art and Design was Digital Arts with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Moore College of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Moore College of Art and Design, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (69).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Moore College of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to women at Moore College of Art and Design in Digital Arts. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 69% of students graduating from Moore College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Moore College of Art and Design is Female and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.7% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Asian
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Moore College of Art and Design is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

2.97% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
10 degrees awarded
Asian Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Moore College of Art and Design is white female (70 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (10 degrees).

Operations

Moore College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $42.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.57M (20.3%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Moore College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 16.7M. Moore College of Art and Design employs 9 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Moore College of Art and Design are Female Assistant professor (7), Female Associate professor (5), and Female Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Moore College of Art and Design are: Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Endowment

$42.3M

2021 Endowment

19.4%

growth from 2020

Moore College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $42.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Moore College of Art and Design grew 19.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.7M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Moore College of Art and Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.89M

2021 Salaries

1.36%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Moore College of Art and Design paid a median of $6.89M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($16.7M) and a 1.36% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Moore College of Art and Design paid a total of $1.78M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Moore College of Art and Design were Assistant professor with 9 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Moore College of Art and Design were Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Moore College of Art and Design was Female Assistant professor with 7 employees, Female Associate professor with 5 employees, and Female Professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Moore College of Art and Design.