Pratt Institute: what international applicants need

What are Pratt Institute's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Pratt Institute has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Pratt Institute's acceptance rate?

73.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Pratt Institute admitted 6,195 of its 8,457 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Pratt Institute require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Pratt Institute is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Pratt Institute?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 560–690 in Math and 590–700 in Reading and Writing (16% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Pratt Institute's application fee for international students?

Pratt Institute's application fee is $90 for international applicants: $40 more than the $50 US applicants pay.

Does Pratt Institute accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Pratt Institute accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Pratt Institute accept?

Pratt Institute lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Pratt Institute accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Pratt Institute accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Pratt Institute require?

Pratt Institute doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Pratt Institute require the Common App personal essay?

No. Pratt Institute doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does Pratt Institute have?

1,067 of Pratt Institute's 3,967 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 26.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Pratt Institute cost for international students?

Pratt Institute's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $61,845, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,336. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $83,540 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Pratt Institute give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Pratt Institute gave institutional scholarships or grants to 620 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source