Pratt Institute

200 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
http://www.pratt.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1887
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students3,044
Endowment54,251,087
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition29,230
Room/Board8,752
Services
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Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training
MuseumsExhibitions department galleries
Basic Serviceshealth service, health insurance
MuseumsExhibitions department galleries
Periodical Subs730
# of Books169,914
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months75%
within one year95%
within two years99%
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size25 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms (97%), apartment for single students (3%)
Popular EventsHoliday Ball, Fall Fest, Spring Fest, International Food Fair, Fashion Show, comedy shows, movies, exhibits
Nearest AirportJamaica, Queens (12), Flushing, Queens (9)
Nearest TrainManhattan (5)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitiesliterary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations49
# of fraternities2
# of sororities2
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Prattler (three to four times a semester); Prattonia yearbook(annually); Ubiquitous (once a semester); Static Fish (once a month)
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Jewish Student Union, Christian Fellowship, Korean Christian Fellowship, Muslim Students Association, Newman Club, Canterbury Club
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Chinese Students Association, Origination (African-American), Alianza (Latino), PISA (International Students), Queer Pratt
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Korean Students Association, NY Public Interest Research Group, Music Ensemble, Ski club, Language Club, Anime, Jugglers, Student Council, Program Board, Greek Council