More selective than 47% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Pratt Institute-Main over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Pratt Institute-Main SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Pratt Institute-Main is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 700 |
| SAT math | 560 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Pratt Institute-Main admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 590–700 | 560–690 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 53% | 620–700 | 600–720 | 26–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Pratt Institute-Main compared with other New York colleges?
Pratt Institute-Main has the 75th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | St. Joseph's University-New York | 72% | 69% | $19,035 |
| 72 | Canisius University | 72% | 66% | $17,940 |
| 73 | SUNY Maritime College | 72% | 64% | $22,367 |
| 74 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 73% | 33% | $11,346 |
| 75 | Pratt Institute-Main | 73% | 74% | $52,659 |
| 76 | Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer | 74% | 80% | — |
| 77 | Alfred University | 74% | 57% | $25,620 |
| 78 | SUNY at Purchase College | 74% | 63% | $18,913 |
| 79 | University at Buffalo | 74% | 75% | $20,995 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Pratt Institute-Main
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pratt Institute-Main admissions questions
What is the Pratt Institute-Main acceptance rate?
Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,403 of 8,281 applicants were admitted.
Does Pratt Institute-Main require the SAT or ACT?
Pratt Institute-Main considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Pratt Institute-Main?
The middle 50% of Pratt Institute-Main enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1390 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Pratt Institute-Main?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (781 of 4,403).
Is Pratt Institute-Main getting harder to get into?
Pratt Institute-Main accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 53% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Pratt Institute-Main overview