Moore College of Art and Design
- Private
- Arts
Moore College of Art and Design: international tuition 54,018 USD per year, one-year total cost 81,622 USD, acceptance rate 56.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79.
Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year applicant is automatically considered for Moore merit scholarships, including the International Scholarship of up to $20,000 annually. However, they cannot receive need-based financial aid from Moore or the U.S. government.
Getting in. The school admits 56.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 620–710, Math 560–670, ACT 26–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 79+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 81,622 USD, before any scholarship. 6 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 7/12. You apply through Moore's portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Moore College of Art and Design?
International tuition is 54,018 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 81,622 USD.
Does Moore College of Art and Design offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year applicant is automatically considered for Moore merit scholarships, including the International Scholarship of up to $20,000 annually. However, they cannot receive need-based financial aid from Moore or the U.S. government.
What English scores does Moore College of Art and Design require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79.
What is the acceptance rate at Moore College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate is 56.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesInternational applicants are considered for merit scholarships automatically with admission, without a separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether Moore considers international applicants’ ability to pay in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not mention CSS Profile or an international aid form; College need-based aid is unavailable to international students.
Scholarships at this school
International ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Moore College of Art & Design Admissions ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Moore College of Art & Design Creator ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Moore College of Art & Design Innovator ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Moore College of Art & Design Maker ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
- Visionary Honors Program and $25,000 Annual ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Early Action deadline (EA)Applicationin53days
- Priority application-materials date (ROLLING)Application+54 days
Credit for exams
An IB Standard Level score of 7 may be considered for 3.0 studio elective credits.
Scores that count1234567An IB Higher Level score of 4 or above may be considered for credit depending on the subject and Moore’s rules.
Scores that count1234567Each applicable IB Higher Level exam scored 4 or higher may be considered for 3.0 Creative & Critical Studies credits.
Scores that count1234567AP English, Art History, or History scores of 4 or higher may be considered for 3.0 Creative & Critical Studies credits.
Scores that count12345AP studio art scores of 4 or higher may be considered for up to 3.0 studio elective credits.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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