Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Pratt Institute-Main admits about 7 in 10 applicants (73%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 57% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 69%, women at 75%.
Where applicants live
New York applicants were admitted at 73%, applicants from other states at 77%, and international applicants at 78%.
Of those admitted, 13% from New York enrolled, against 15% from other states and 9.3% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
18% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Early action (not binding)
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How Pratt Institute-Main reads a record
GPA is very important; is important. Scores are optional. 16% of first-years sent an SAT and 2% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Recommends 4 years of English and 1 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Not considered | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Very important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Very important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; demonstration of competencies required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
92% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 73% of first-year applicants
300 applied · 276 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.8
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by February 1, decisions by April 1, reply by May 1
- Spring entry: apply by October 1, decisions by November 15, reply by December 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting April 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- $300 housing deposit, due May 1, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year (for first-time, first year undergraduates only).
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Social studies | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5* | 5* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.64
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
This college publishes an average but not a breakdown.
Source:Pratt Institute-Main Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1270 on the SAT, 100 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Pratt Institute-Main Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Pratt Institute-Main Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Pratt Institute-Main Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)