Pratt Institute-Main Acceptance Rate
Brooklyn, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,281
- Admitted
- 4,403
- Yield
- 17.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pratt Institute-Main's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 53.2% (53% in 2014–15, 53.2% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 5,486 to 8,281 (+51%) over that period.
Its 53.2% rate makes Pratt Institute-Main more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 77%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (55.4% for women vs 48% for men, a 7.4-point gap). Pratt Institute-Main has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,486 | 2,907 | 53% | 653 |
| 2015–16 | 5,571 | 3,197 | 57.4% | 828 |
| 2016–17 | 6,921 | 3,990 | 57.7% | 848 |
| 2017–18 | 7,321 | 4,158 | 56.8% | 836 |
| 2018–19 | 8,136 | 4,125 | 50.7% | 848 |
| 2019–20 | 8,432 | 4,680 | 55.5% | 783 |
| 2020–21 | 7,601 | 5,012 | 65.9% | 727 |
| 2021–22 | 7,922 | 5,376 | 67.9% | 1,132 |
| 2022–23 | 10,129 | 5,110 | 50.4% | 886 |
| 2023–24 | 8,281 | 4,403 | 53.2% | 781 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,702 | 3,157 | 55.4% |
| Men | 1,954 | 938 | 48% |
| Another gender | 480 | 232 | 48.3% |
| Unknown | 145 | 76 | 52.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–700 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 600–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–32 | 4% |
How Pratt Institute compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pratt Institute-Main's acceptance rate?
Pratt Institute-Main's acceptance rate is 53.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,403 admitted of 8,281 applicants).
Is Pratt Institute-Main test optional?
Pratt Institute-Main is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pratt Institute-Main?
Pratt Institute-Main received 8,281 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,403.
What SAT score do you need for Pratt Institute-Main?
Admitted students at Pratt Institute-Main typically scored 620–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.pratt.edu/.