Pratt Institute-Main
Pratt Institute-Main is a private research university in Brooklyn, New York, serving roughly 3,910 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 73.25% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,295 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $61,845
- 2024 Average Net Price: $52,659 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.25% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,910 98.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.54%
- Average SAT Score: 1290
Pratt Institute-Main: what the data shows
Common questions about Pratt Institute-Main, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pratt Institute-Main?
Pratt Institute-Main is located in Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11205).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Pratt Institute-Main public or private?
Pratt Institute-Main is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pratt Institute-Main cost?
Published tuition: $61,845.
Average net price after aid: $52,659.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $38,545 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $44,439 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $48,694 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $59,020 |
| $110,001+ | $60,477 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $247,380.
How hard is it to get into Pratt Institute-Main?
Admission rate: 73.25%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1290 and midpoint ACT 30.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pratt Institute-Main?
Total enrollment: 3,910 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pratt Institute-Main?
150%-time completion rate: 73.54%.
First-year retention: 88.3%.
What do graduates of Pratt Institute-Main earn?
Median earnings: $45,060 six years after entry; $54,295 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
18.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pratt Institute-Main known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,477 completions)
- CIP 040902 (241 completions)
- CIP 500408 (129 completions)
- Visual & Performing Arts (115 completions)
- CIP 050041 (104 completions)
- Design & Applied Arts (98 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.0304 (81 completions)
- Computer Science - 11.0401 (77 completions)
- CIP 090702 (74 completions)
- CIP 303101 (56 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pratt Institute-Main a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.25%; completion rate 73.54%; median earnings $54,295 at 10 years; net price $52,659. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$61,845
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pratt Institute-Main was $61,845.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$52,659
2024 Value
In 2024 Pratt Institute-Main had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $52,659.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$210,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$52,659 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$247,380 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pratt Institute-Main.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pratt Institute-Main was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pratt Institute-Main in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $43,126 | $43,126 | $38,225 |
| 2014 | $44,804 | $44,804 | $39,957 |
| 2015 | $46,586 | $46,586 | $40,435 |
| 2016 | $48,154 | $48,154 | $45,488 |
| 2017 | $50,038 | $50,038 | $43,969 |
| 2018 | $51,870 | $51,870 | $45,559 |
| 2019 | $53,824 | $53,824 | $45,571 |
| 2020 | $53,814 | $53,814 | $47,438 |
| 2021 | $55,590 | $55,590 | $45,816 |
| 2022 | $57,599 | $57,599 | $46,938 |
| 2023 | $59,683 | $59,683 | $50,647 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73.25% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1290
ACT Average: 30
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pratt Institute-Main in 2024 is 3,910 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.10% 100% Completion Time
73.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.10% of students graduating from Pratt Institute-Main completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pratt Institute-Main.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$54,295 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
157.77% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pratt Institute-Main.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 04.0902: 241 completions
CIP 50.0408: 129 completions
Visual & Performing Arts: 115 completions
CIP 05.0041: 104 completions
Design & Applied Arts: 98 completions
Communications Technology - 10.0304: 81 completions
Computer Science - 11.0401: 77 completions
CIP 09.0702: 74 completions
CIP 30.3101: 56 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,477 completions
Most popular programs at Pratt Institute-Main.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pratt Institute-Main graduates.
About
Pratt Institute-Main is a private non-profit institution located in Brooklyn, NY, offering 37 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,910 students. The admission rate is 73.25%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1290. The institution maintains a 73.54% graduation rate. Approximately 18.86% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Pratt Institute-Main provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Pratt Institute-Main cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $61,845 and average net price is $52,659 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pratt Institute-Main?
The admission rate is 73.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Pratt Institute-Main?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Pratt Institute-Main reports midpoint SAT about 1290 and midpoint ACT about 30.
What do graduates of Pratt Institute-Main earn?
Median earnings are $45,060 six years after entry and $54,295 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pratt Institute-Main?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pratt Institute-Main students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is Pratt Institute-Main?
Total enrollment is about 3,910 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pratt Institute-Main public or private?
Pratt Institute-Main is a private nonprofit institution located in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Pratt Institute-Main an HBCU?
No. Pratt Institute-Main is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pratt Institute-Main a tribal college?
No. Pratt Institute-Main is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pratt Institute-Main a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pratt Institute-Main does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.9%).
Is Pratt Institute-Main religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pratt Institute-Main in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.