Pratt Institute is a leading art, design, and architecture school located in Brooklyn, New York, known for its strong industry placement and hands-on studio culture. Its campus features a renowned sculpture park, and its architecture and industrial design programs are consistently ranked among the best in the nation.
Notable Alumni
Robert Redford (actor and Sundance founder)•Betsey Johnson (iconic fashion designer)•Jeremy Scott (fashion designer for Moschino)
At a Glance
Cost
Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.
Top Programs & National Ranking
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Highlights
Campus Experience
Pratt's gated Brooklyn campus is a genuine oasis — a sculpture park, old trees, and a tight-knit artistic community that feels worlds away from the city outside. Unlike Parsons, you actually have a campus to come home to, and the queer and creative communities are particularly strong, though some students find the social scene cliquish outside those circles.
A surprisingly lush 25-acre sculpture garden campus in Brooklyn with Romanesque Revival buildings, mature tree canopy, and outdoor art installations throughout. A hidden gem that feels like a green oasis in the middle of the city.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
Safety
The 25-acre gated Brooklyn campus has 24/7 security booths, key-card access, and controlled entrances. Serious crime is uncommon on the enclosed campus.
Clinton Hill has undergone significant gentrification with major crimes dropping 72% since 1993. The area near Pratt is considered safe, with standard Brooklyn precautions after dark.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Weekdays during the academic year; select Saturdays
Duration: ~2 hours (info session + student-led campus tour)
Tours depart from Admissions Office, 2nd floor of Myrtle Hall (215 Willoughby Ave). Book at least 48 hours in advance — spots fill quickly. School/Major-specific tours visit program studios; General Tours cover residence halls, library, and dining. Foundation Fridays highlight the first-year program.
Book a TourDownload a self-guided tour to explore the 25-acre gated campus and Sculpture Park at your own pace. Building interiors are only accessible on official tours, but the grounds and sculpture park are open to the public daily.
Tour ResourcesMid-October through November or March through April when students are actively working in studios and outdoor sculptures look best. The annual Pratt Show in May showcases graduating student work. Avoid mid-December through January (winter break) and mid-May through August.
Free visitor parking on campus — enter at 200 Willoughby Avenue and security guards will direct you to designated lots. Subway: G train to Clinton-Washington (Washington Ave exit) or C train to Clinton-Washington Avs. Buses B39, B48, B54, B62 also serve the area. From JFK: AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then LIRR or subway into Brooklyn (~60 min).
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