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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Pratt Institute, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

52
%
Acceptance rate
3.67
Average High School GPA
1313
SAT Midpoint
February 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Pratt Institute?

52%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Pratt Institute accepted 52% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 7,656 people applied and 4,403 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3157 / 5702 (55%)
Men
938 / 1954 (48%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Pratt Institute:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Pratt Institute, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Pratt Institute by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Pratt Institute considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Pratt Institute?

3.67
Average High School GPA
1313
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Pratt Institute as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.67.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
27%
3.75-3.99
25%
3.50-3.74
24%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
6%
2.50-2.99
5%
2.00-2.49
1%

Pratt Institute is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

16%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
600
Math Mean
659
75th Percentile
720
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
620
Verbal Mean
654
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1243
Composite Mean
1313
75th Percentile
1410

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Pratt Institute. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

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