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Pratt Institute Main

Brooklyn, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

5,494
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Location Brooklyn, New York
Online pratt.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
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Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Pratt Institute is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1160/1430
ACT 26/31
GPA 3.86

Applications Accepted

50.4% 
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Applications Due Jan 5, 2025
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$55,575
Costs for Pratt Institute Main
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,100
Other Fees$2,024
Room and Board $15,408
Budget for Other Expenses$2,500
Total One Year Cost$77,607

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

62% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Pratt Institute Main students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 80%
Architecture 14%
English and Literature 3%
Education 2%
Business 2%

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Last updated February 24, 2024