
Pratt Institute-Main
Life at Pratt extends across its Brooklyn campus and the Pratt Manhattan center on 14th Street.
Acceptance rate
73.3%
SAT (mid 50%)
1150–1390
Avg net price
$52,659
after aid
Testing
Optional
2027 cycle
Sources: the U.S. Department of Education (2024), and the Pratt Institute-Main admissions site.
Your chances
How hard is it to get in?
Pratt Institute-Main admitted 73.3% of applicants in its most recent reported class. That means most students who apply get in. Your job is to meet the requirements and apply on time.
Here’s where admitted students landed on tests. The middle 50% score 1150–1390 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention. They don’t decide it.
The real question isn’t your odds. It’s your move. That’s where Spike comes in. It reads your profile against what Pratt Institute-Main actually rewards, then tells you what to do next.
What they value
Creativity into Opportunity
Students are challenged to realize their creative potential, growing intellectually and technically in their chosen area of emphasis.
The curriculum spans undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education, emphasizing interdisciplinary studies and foundational skills across various creative disciplines.
- 3-D Animation and Motion Arts, BFAAnimation, Digital Arts, BFA
- Architecture, BArchMorphology Concentration
- Communications Design, BFAGraphic Design, Illustration
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Applying
Here’s what to send, and when.
- TestingOptional (2027 cycle)
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The essays
Here are the supplemental essay prompts.
The current prompts, straight from the application. They change year to year. Most guides you’ll find are a cycle behind.
Write about a piece of work (visual art, musical performance, piece of writing, architecture, or design) that has influenced you and describe the impact it has had on your perspective OR write about a piece of your own work and the impact that creating it has had on you.
Up to 500 words
Every prompt, with how to approach each →
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Cost and aid
What will you actually pay?
The sticker price is about $80,049. That isn’t what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $52,659.
The vast majority of Pratt students receive some form of financial aid, with resources available to explore options and understand estimated costs.
Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $54,295.
Verified from https://www.pratt.edu and the U.S. Department of Education.
Academics
These are the most popular majors.
- Design and Applied Arts49% of degrees
- Architectural Sciences and Technology17% of degrees
- Fine and Studio Arts13% of degrees
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts9% of degrees
- Graphic Communications7% of degrees
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies3% of degrees
Campus life
Here’s the feel of the place.
“Sketch in a Brooklyn park, attend a gallery exhibition, then collaborate on a design project, a Tuesday here.”
The Brooklyn campus buzzes with activity, from residence halls and student organizations to gallery exhibitions and events, all nestled within its vibrant neighborhood.
Quick answers
What do people ask about Pratt Institute-Main?
- Is Pratt Institute-Main test-optional?
- For the 2027 application cycle, standardized testing at Pratt Institute-Main is optional.
- How hard is it to get into Pratt Institute-Main?
- Very hard. Pratt Institute-Main admits 73.3% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score 1150 to 1390 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.
- How much does Pratt Institute-Main cost?
- The list price is about $80,049. After aid, families pay $52,659 on average.
- Is Pratt Institute-Main worth it?
- Graduates earn a median of $54,295 ten years after enrolling. 73% of students graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals. That’s what Spike helps you weigh.
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