Study at Pratt Institute MainPratt 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. Profile of Pratt Institute Main 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 Master s degree. Course Topics The school is known for its programs in design, art studies, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and architecture and planning. Pratt Institute Main Selectivity Admission at Pratt Institute Main is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 42% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school. Faculty Pratt Institute Main has a tenure system for senior faculty. Student enrolment In 2007, the school had 4,830 students enrolled (4,524 full-time equivalent). Student Life Full-time students are the norm at Pratt Institute Main. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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." Pratt Institute Main Programs and Degrees
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