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Pratt Institute occupies a 25-acre campus in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood, featuring a mix of historic Victorian-era buildings and modern facilities set within a sculpture-filled park-like setting. Founded in 1887 as a vocational school focused on engineering, art, and architecture, Pratt has evolved into a selective private institution known for its professional programs in art, design, architecture, and creative writing. The campus serves as a living laboratory for art and design students, with its historic main building housing the School of Architecture and numerous restored 19th-century structures repurposed as studio spaces and galleries. Pratt maintains a strong focus on studio-based education and hands-on learning, with facilities including specialized workshops, the renowned Pratt Libraries, and the Material Lab, which houses one of the largest materials collections of any art and design school. Most first-year students reside in campus housing, while upperclassmen often opt to live in the surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods.
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Pratt Institute is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Pratt Institute Main within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#179 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#140 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in New York
#22 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#585 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#77 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1420 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,100 |
| Other Fees | $2,024 |
| Room and Board | $16,710 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,993 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 80% |
| Architecture | 14% |
| English and Literature | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Business | 2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194578 IPEDS survey data for Pratt Institute Main.
Current students may use the Pratt Institute Main GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025