- Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 590–700 reading and writing, 560–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite
- Average net price: $51,702 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Pratt Institute Main reported: an acceptance rate of 73% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–31.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Pratt Institute Main reviews each application.
Pratt Institute Main GPA requirements
Pratt Institute Main requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Pratt Institute Main hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Pratt Institute Main acceptance rate
Pratt Institute Main admitted 6,195 of 8,457 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pratt Institute Main is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Brooklyn, New York, with 3,967 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Pratt Institute Main in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 590 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 630 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 25 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1290 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Pratt Institute Main looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Pratt Institute Main awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $51,702 a year at Pratt Institute Main in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Pratt Institute Main?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Pratt Institute Main admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Pratt Institute Main students have?
The middle 50% of Pratt Institute Main's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–700 in reading and writing and 560–690 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into Pratt Institute Main with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Pratt Institute Main admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Pratt Institute Main?
Pratt Institute Main requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Pratt Institute Main?
A lot: Pratt Institute Main requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Pratt Institute Main's acceptance rate?
Pratt Institute Main's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,195 of 8,457 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Pratt Institute Main test optional?
Yes. Pratt Institute Main considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
Does Pratt Institute Main consider legacy status?
No. Pratt Institute Main doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Pratt Institute Main?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $51,702 a year at Pratt Institute Main in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Pratt Institute Main?
Yes. Pratt Institute Main awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Pratt Institute Main's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Pratt Institute-MainU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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