First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: pratt.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Pratt Institute-Main course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 4 | Pratt accepts up to 9 total credits from Advanced…Pratt accepts up to 9 total credits from Advanced Placement (AP) with a score of four or five. |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 4 | Pratt accepts up to 9 total credits from Advanced…Pratt accepts up to 9 total credits from Advanced Placement (AP) with a score of four or five. |
Source: pratt.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 143 |
| Graphic Design | 108 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 77 |
| Illustration | 73 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 65 |
| Interior Design | 64 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 49 |
| Painting | 48 |
Show the other 11 majors
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 45 |
| Creative Writing | 32 |
| Photography | 26 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 12 |
| Drawing | 12 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 11 |
| Sculpture | 9 |
| Printmaking | 7 |
| Art Teacher Education | 7 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 2 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Other
Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Other
Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Other
Equestrian
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
60 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,410 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- St. Joseph's University-New York0 mi
- St. Francis College1 mi
- CUNY New York City College of Technology1 mi
- CUNY Medgar Evers College2 mi
- Pace University3 mi
- Metropolitan College of New York3 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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