Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, New York · Private
Pratt Institute-Main admitted 86% of 7,579 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1140–1380 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 73% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Pratt Institute-Main
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Application deadlines
Pratt Institute-Main’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $50 ($90 for international applicants), and Pratt Institute-Main accepts the Common App fee waiver. Pratt Institute-Main asks for a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Pratt Institute-Main’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Pratt Institute-Main offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
1,001 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 139 took it, and 925 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Pratt Institute-Main rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
- Essay
- Talent or ability
- Showing interest
Important
- Course rigor
- Recommendations
- Character
Considered
- Interview
- Activities
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.64 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $80,993 a year. After grants, students paid $51,702 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Pratt Institute-Main’s acceptance rate?
Pratt Institute-Main admitted 86% of applicants: 6,547 of 7,579 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Pratt Institute-Main’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Pratt Institute-Main?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1140 to 1380, with a median around 1280. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Pratt Institute-Main’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 ($90 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Pratt Institute-Main accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Pratt Institute-Main require?
Besides the application and transcript, Pratt Institute-Main asks for a midyear report from your school.
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