About
Located along Philadelphia's vibrant Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Moore College of Art and Design is renowned as the nation's first and only historically women's art college, now offering a dynamic, coeducational environment focused on career-ready creatives. The college is highly celebrated for its industry-aligned BFA programs, particularly in Fashion Design, Illustration, and Graphic Design, which blend intensive studio work with professional development. Students thrive in an intimate, collaborative, and inclusive campus culture, benefiting from a tight-knit artistic community and immediate access to world-class museums like the Philadelphia Museum of Art. What truly sets Moore apart is its unparalleled commitment to career preparation, featuring a unique guarantee of a $1,000 paid internship for every student before graduation to ensure a seamless transition into the creative industries.
Wikipedia:Moore College of Art & Design is a private art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1848 by Sarah Worthington Peter as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, and was renamed Moore College of Art & Design in 1989. Although the school's undergraduate programs were historically only open to women, Moore's board voted to open admission to all genders in 2026, with the new policy planned to be in effect for the 2027-28 academic year. Its other educational programs, including graduate programs and youth programs, are co-educational.
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