Moore College of Art & Design

Moore College of Art & Design is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Moore College of Art & Design is 56%. Out of 557 applications received in 2023, 310 students were offered admission.

Consult with Moore College of Art & Design's admissions department for more information on applying.

Moore College of Art & Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Moore College of Art & Design's admissions stats.

Moore College of Art & Design 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	47%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	9%
Waitlist	No

Moore College of Art & Design Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Moore College of Art & Design.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Moore College of Art & Design does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Moore College of Art & Design

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Moore College of Art & Design

Moore College of Art & Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Moore College of Art & Design Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Moore College of Art & Design

What does Moore College of Art & Design consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Moore College of Art & Design for more information on admission factors.

Moore College of Art & Design 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Moore College of Art & Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Moore College of Art & Design's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	Art Portfolio
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Moore College of Art & Design?

Students admitted to Moore College of Art & Design have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Moore College of Art & Design does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Moore College of Art & Design is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2014, 47% of Moore College of Art & Design's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Moore College of Art & Design, you should strive to earn between 15 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Moore College of Art & Design's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Moore College of Art & Design students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.

More Information on Transferring to Moore College of Art & Design

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Moore College of Art & Design. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Moore College of Art & Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Moore College of Art & Design Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Moore College of Art & Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Moore College of Art & Design.

Does Moore College of Art & Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Moore College of Art & Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Moore College of Art & Design accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Moore College of Art & Design accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Moore College of Art & Design does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Moore College of Art & Design?

❌ No, Moore College of Art & Design is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Moore College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?

✅ Moore College of Art & Design has an acceptance rate of 56%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Moore College of Art & Design?

❌ Moore College of Art & Design does not offer early decision.

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