Admissions

Welcome to Admissions

One of the leading art and design schools in the world, Pratt offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in art, design, architecture, writing, and library and information science, many ranked within the top three in the country. With three undergraduate schools, the School of Art and Design, School of Architecture, and School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and three graduate schools, the School of Art and Design, School of Architecture, and the School of Information and Library Science, Pratt offers students an enormous range of programs from which to choose. 

• Apply to Pratt: Find out about our application and portfolio requirements and access our online application.
• Request information and we'll send you our catalog as well as information about events, deadlines, and programs based on your interests.
• Follow Pratt's admissions events and announcements on Twitter.
• View student work and visit Pratt in person!

More About Pratt

Outstanding Professional Faculty: The faculty, many of whom are award-winning artists, architects, designers, and writers, are predominantly practicing professionals who ensure that what is taught is current and that the standards in the classroom reflect professional practice. Students are often connected with internships and eventually jobs through their professors. Read about the faculty in each program's section on the website.

Wide Variety of Programs: Internationally recognized as one of the leading professional colleges of art, design, and architecture in the country, Pratt offers a wide variety of majors for undergraduates in its three undergraduate schools, the School of Architecture, Art and Design, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.  At the graduate level, Pratt has long been recognized for the strength of its art, design, architecture, and information and library science programs. Pratt provides students with an outstanding professional education and a traditional residential college experience within the exciting creative environment of one of the pre-eminent art schools in the US. 

• Undergraduate Programs: Find out more about the undergraduate degrees Pratt offers. All bachelor's degrees but construction management are offered on the Brooklyn campus.
• Graduate Programs: Read about the graduate degrees Pratt offers including the location--Brooklyn or Manhattan campus.

Outstanding Career Assistance: An outstanding career services office provides students with assistance in choosing a major, finding an internship or job, and continues to work with alumni throughout their lives. Students can receive help with developing their portfolios and resumes and more. Most of the services are online for easy access. The office works with employers nationally and globally so that Pratt students from around the world can find assistance. 

Ideal Location: Pratt offers students a 25-acre campus with five residence halls in a residential neighborhood just 25 minutes from the art and literary capital of the world, Manhattan. Twenty-five beautifully landscaped acres of brick roadways, seating areas, historic buildings, and outstanding facilities offer students plenty of "green space" in which to work, relax, and spend time with friends.  The combination of a campus and a location minutes from Manhattan makes Pratt an ideal choice.

Pratt Students: Pratt's 4,700 students come from all over the country and the world.  With 3,100 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students, you will find a wide selection of faculty and courses.  Pratt's students are bright, talented, and passionate about their work.  Find out what kind of student goes to Pratt, where they are from, Pratt's undergraduate acceptance rates, test scores, and more.

Request Information: Tell us about yourself and we will send you our catalog and information about information sssions, deadlines, and events. 

Questions?  We welcome your interest in Pratt and encourage you to ask questions using our virtual advisor, where you can get a personal response if we don't answer your question to your satisfaction.  

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Contact Us

Office of Admissions,
DeKalb Hall, Pratt Institute
200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone: 718-636-3514 or 800-331-0834 
UG fax: 718-636-3670
Grad fax: 718 399-4242.