Pratt Institute Main - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Pratt Institute Main

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

53.2%

Admission Difficulty for Pratt Institute Main
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Pratt Institute is 53.2%. Its admission rate is the 35th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Pratt Institute and can you get accepted?

Pratt Institute is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,403 out of the 8,281 who applied were admitted.

Pratt Institute Main typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.86. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Pratt Institute Main you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.86 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1320 on the SAT
Score 29 on the ACT

Pratt Institute GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.86

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Pratt Institute Main?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Pratt Institute are to have around a 3.86 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Pratt Institute accepts 53% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Pratt Institute is 3.86 on the 4.0 scale. 45% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #9 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Pratt Institute is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Pratt Institute Main students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	45.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	21.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	20.0%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	8.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	4.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	2.0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Pratt Institute SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Pratt Institute Main. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1220-1420

Applicants Submitting SAT

16%

SAT Scores for Pratt Institute Main
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	620
Math 25th Percentile	600
Composite 25th Percentile	1220

SAT Scores for Pratt Institute Main
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	700
Math 75th Percentile	720
Composite 75th Percentile	1420
Average SAT Score	1320

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Pratt Institute Main?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Pratt Institute is 1320 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1220-1420. Students who get into Pratt Institute Main score in the top 22 percent of all SAT test takers.. Pratt Institute ranks #28 in the state of New York and #163 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1320 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Pratt Institute regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1220 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1220, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1120, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Pratt Institute Main is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1320 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1320, you have around a 53% chance of being admitted. A 1420 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 68% chance of getting in.

Pratt Institute Main admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1420 and Above	Good	>68%
1320 to 1420	Avg +	53%-68%
1220 to 1320	Avg -	37%-53%
1120 to 1220	Reach	24%-37%
Less than 1120	Low	<24%

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Pratt Institute ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

26-32

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Pratt Institute Main
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	26
Math 25th Percentile	23
Composite 25th Percentile	26

ACT Scores for Pratt Institute Main
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	34
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	32
Average ACT Score	29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Pratt Institute?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Pratt Institute is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 26 and 32. The school ranks #31 in New York and #176 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 26 and score in the score in the top 18 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 23.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Pratt Institute Main.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Pratt Institute Main is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Pratt Institute for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 53% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 68% with a 32 ACT score.

Pratt Institute Main admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32 and Above	Good	>68%
29 to 32	Avg +	53%-68%
26 to 29	Avg -	37%-53%
23 to 26	Reach	24%-37%
Less than 23	Low	<24%

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Pratt Institute Main admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,702	1,954	8,281
Accepted	3,157	938	4,403
Acceptance Rate	55%	48%	53%
Enrolled	537	185	781
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	20%	18%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 5, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 5, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Pratt Institute Main is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Pratt Institute Main and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Pratt Institute Main Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Pratt Institute Main
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Pratt Institute is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.86 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1320 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1420 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 29 on the ACT places you in a strong position.