Pratt Institute-Main Admission
Acceptance Rate
73.25%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.32%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,135
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 8,457 students have applied and 6,195 students have allowed to admit to Pratt Institute-Main (Acceptance rate: 73.25%). Pratt Institute's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.32 % where 1,135 students have finally enrolled out of 6,195 admitted students.
Pratt Institute acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Culinary Institute of America, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 47.05%).
Pratt Institute enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 36.51%).
How to Apply to Pratt Institute-Main
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Pratt Institute. Pratt Institute offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Pratt Institute and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Pratt Institute-Main is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Pratt Institute-Main is extremely competitive scores than the schools (average score is 1,065). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Pratt Institute-Main | 1,280 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,065 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Pratt Institute-Main, 177 students submitted SAT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 650 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 630 | 690 |
| Total | 1,150 | 1,280 | 1,390 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Pratt Institute-Main, 28 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 31 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 28 |
Pratt Institute Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Pratt Institute-Main. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |
