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Pratt Institute was founded in 1887 as a specialized, private college in New York City. The first campus was opened in Brooklyn, and a second campus was later built in Manhattan. More than 3,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students enroll in Pratt Institute every year. The Brooklyn campus is considered to be the main campus of the institute, and it is spread over an area of 25 acres. The college offers associates degrees, courses in undergraduate and graduate studies, and several continuing education and professional programs.
Pratt Institute is made up of the following academic divisions:
Pratt Institute’s sports teams are known as the Cannoneers and compete in men’s basketball, cross country, soccer, indoor and outdoor track and tennis. Its women’s teams participate in tennis, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, soccer and volleyball.
The campus of Pratt Institute Main is in Brooklyn, NY, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Pratt Institute Main include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in design, art studies, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
Admission at Pratt Institute Main is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 43% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 630.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Pratt Institute Main had 4,830 students enrolled (4,638 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Pratt Institute Main offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise. With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions. Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential."
More complete details are provided below.
Pratt Institute Main
200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
General Phone: (718) 636-3600
http://www.pratt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 506 | design and visual communication, industrial design, interior design, graphic design, illustration, fashion design |
| Fine Arts | 249 | fine arts studies, painting, art history and criticism, fine arts, sculpture |
| Liberal Arts | 233 | library science, creative writing, historic preservation and conservation |
| Architecture and Planning | 208 | architecture, urban planning |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 77 | photography, drawing, printmaking, cinematography, commercial art |
| Therapy and Counseling | 35 | art therapy |
| Mathematics | 33 | applied mathematics courses |
| Art Studies | 28 | arts management |
| Education and Teaching | 27 | art education, school librarian |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 24 | construction management |
| Media | 16 | animation and special effects |
Number of programs and degrees for Pratt Institute Main in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 701 | 15 |
| Bachelor's degree | 686 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 49 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Pratt Institute Main had a total enrollment of 4,830 students (4,638 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Pratt Institute Main offers campus housing for 1,510 of its 4,638 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,341 | 1,881 | 43% | 586 | 31% |
| Men | 1,367 | 587 | 43% | 186 | 32% |
| Women | 2,774 | 1,294 | 47% | 400 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,990 |
| Room and board | $ 9,476 |
| Room charge | $ 5,976 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Pratt Institute Main participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 279800)
Pratt Institute Main has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $48,920 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $55,618 | 4 | $48,920 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $77,625 | 15 | $71,640 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $64,946 | 18 | $64,672 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $59,605 | 12 | $56,281 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $71,402 | 45 | $64,757 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Library Science/Librarianship
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pratt Institute Main Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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