Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate53.2%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1220–1420
Middle-50% ACT26–32
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$50,647
Grad rate73%
Median earnings (10 yr)$54,295
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Action2025-11-15
Regular / Rolling2026-04-15
Application fee$50 (US) · $90 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
PortfolioVia SlideRoom
Test policynever required
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~500 words each.

  1. 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 part of your work and the impact of creating the work has had on you. The essay should be 250-500 words. Ensure your essay is complete before uploading because you cannot make changes after you submit your application.
  2. Write about a construction project (building, home, stadium, structure, resort, or environment) or a piece of art or design that has inspired you. Describe the impact it has had on your decision to study Construction.

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).