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Moore College of Art and Design, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was established in 1848 by Sarah Worthington Peter. It is the only women’s visual arts college in the United States. It is a private college offering bachelor's and master's degree programs in visual arts to its students.
Moore College of Art and Design offers courses in areas such as art education, curatorial studies, fashion design, textile design, illustration and interior design. The college also offers graduate study and continuing education programs.
Moore College of Art and Design’s student service and orientation department helps students deal with their social and academic programs. The college also has an active student government, which provides students with the opportunity of exhibiting and publishing their work. The college offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of private scholarships and fellowships.
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Campus Location20th and the Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1179
USA
Main Tel: (215) 568-4515
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Moore College Of Art And Design HighlightsWhere Moore College Of Art And Design stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in fine arts and design.
- High female/male ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 86 | 10 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Moore College Of Art And Design was 558 in 2007-2008 (543 full-time equivalent). women were 100% of the class. Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 27,718 | | Room and board | $ 10,501 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,000 | | Other | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid: Moore College Of Art And Design participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 15 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 15 |
Housing and MealsMoore College Of Art And Design provides on-campus housing for 194 of its 543 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Moore College Of Art And Design Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Women | 59% | | All | 59% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-570 | | Math | 430-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) DESIGN (53 awarded) - Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (16 awarded) FINE ARTS (34 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS (0 awarded) PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Moore College Of Art And Design with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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