About DigiPen Institute of Technology

Founded in , DigiPen Institute of Technology. is a college. Located in Washington, which is a city setting in Washington, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 984 full time undergraduate students, and 78 full time graduate students.

The DigiPen Institute of Technology Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 60 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at DigiPen Institute of Technology include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate53%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range1090-1340
ACT Range26-31

Admissions at DIT are considered Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 26 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at DigiPen Institute of Technology.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
3%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
53%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
3%
“It”s not really our thing”
3%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
26%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
68%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
3%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
76%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
61%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
3%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
53%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
3%
“It”s not really our thing”
3%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
26%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
68%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
3%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
76%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
61%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
3%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
53%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
3%
“It”s not really our thing”
3%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
26%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
68%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
3%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
76%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
61%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    35 Students rated on-campus housing 3.1 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    31 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    41 Students rated campus food 4.3 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    41 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    41 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    41 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    42 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    41 Students rated academics 4.7 stars. 88 % gave the school a 5.0.

DigiPen Institute of Technology REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of DigiPen Institute of Technology?

35 Students rated DigiPen Institute of Technology

Hailey - 07/01/2020

I really love this school definitely for art and animation! I improved so much in the past year, freshman year. This school does have a large workload especially for the art portion. They have computer labs with a lot of cool features and a designated IT team for students and staff available when the campus is open. The campus is open does not close til midnight so you have plenty of time to use the campus. The only thing I was frustrated with is the buses that go on that route. They stop transit at 6 pm and some classes end until 7 pm. There are transit cars but limited to one transit center. So beware.

Braedan - 05/26/2020

If you've heard about this school, you've probably already heard all about how it will teach game development, and that it is a very difficult school. Based on my freshman year that I just finished, these are accurate descriptions. There is a lot of long and hard work, but I feel like I've learned more about programming here in one year, than I did in the two years at my previous community college. It really lives up to my expectations I had going into the school. But something that I feel isn't quite as apparent to someone considering attending is the strong sense of community among the students. Before attending I heard about students from different degree programs coming together to make games, but I didn't realize the camaraderie among all the students. There's a lot of encouragement to get to know, not only your peers, but the upperclassmen, the tutors, and at times, the alumni. It's not strange to just go up to someone and start a conversation, because we're all in the same boat. The school can be very hard and stressful, and you may feel overwhelmed, but there's many people you can ask for help to get you through these times. Don't be afraid to talk with the tutors or teachers if you're struggling. There may not be any sports for people to rally around, but there's many clubs to join and if you don’t find one, it’s within your power to try to start a new club. This kind of community was nonexistent at my previous college, and I'm glad it exists here. Overall, the school seems to live up to the high expectations set for itself, and I do not regret coming here.

Alexandra - 03/26/2020

I love DigiPen. It's the first time I've ever felt like I really belong in a place, let alone at a school for that matter. I'm paying for school out of pocket, and sometimes with the help of my parents, so I'm taking school very seriously because I don't know how much longer I will have there. I really hope that by doing scholarships and side jobs I can afford to keep going because DigiPen is what I believe will help me get a real, good job that I love.

Kylie - 08/30/2019

This school is excellent! The course load is rigorous, but the staff do everything in their power to provide students with the resources and support they need to succeed. The school is incredibly clean and has an excellent welcoming and inclusive environment. They take safety very seriously, and there’s a strong sense of community.

DigiPen Institute of Technology FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at DigiPen Institute of Technology?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for DigiPen Institute of Technology is 53%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and offer any advice to myself, it would be to take more time selecting a school, and not be pressured into making any decision that doesn’t feel right, because that nagging doubt will follow you. Take the time to investigate schools thoroughly, ask yourself about the kind of person you are, and how that fits with the reputation of the schools you are interested in. Do some research into what your major is good for, and decide if you could actually see yourself in those careers. Undecided? Think about jobs you’d love to have and find the major that leads there. Think about your hobbies/interests, how they would help you in a working world, and see if they lead you towards a major and school. If you pick something that doesn’t fit, you CAN start over, but you probably won’t want to. It may seem like a massive pressure to make such a decision so young, but you can do anything with the proper research and knowledge, so don’t shy away just because it seems like work. Life is work, being prepared is your greatest ally.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The most educational and intensive work load out there by some of the greatest instructors I've ever had. Very difficult, very worth it.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates have similar interests in gaming as I.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    Personally, I consider my school's atmosphere the best part about it. There is so much passion and hard-work crammed in one building, it is astounding. For starters, each day I listen to incredible adults that have all gone though the industry; their incredibly bright minds transfer over to the students and inspire us to learn. In addition the student's at DigiPen are there because they want to learn, this certainly shows in the classroom environment. I have spent countless nights at campus with my classmates, each student pushing the other to strive and work harder.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    At Digipen the teachers have first hand experience at what they teach. we as students undergo a kind of boot camp of art that teaches us how to act professional and help us be top notch artist for the trade. Digipen really stresses the fact that the animation industry wants people that can actually draw as suposed to people that can work on a computer. the foundation of being a good animator is knowing how to draw very well, thats the motto of Digipen. other schools focus on how to do computer animation.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about the school would probably have to be tuition, since it is extremely expensive to attend. However, even with it's high tuition, it is worth it for the education, community, professionalism, and passonate educators and students the school provides.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person should be very passionate and driven. Those that attend and succeed at this school are for one very passionate about video games but also very driven to work hard.

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  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The fact that not all our computers have the programs we need like Adobe Photoshop.

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  10. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics are very intense. Across all programs, we tend to have larger workloads than most school. As long as you're serious about it, you can pull through. The training here is very serious.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known what I was missing out on. I took off of school for a year feeling confused and hopeless because I was applying to colleges for a degree in Biology. I wish I hadn't tried to sweep my passion for art under the rug for so long, so I could take back that year of confusion. I would have loved to attend sooner.

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  12. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    It is a very nice school. clean campus, nice teachers, and you can leave a laptop unattended for 5 hours and expect to see it there when you get back.

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  13. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Socially awkward nerd. Yes, but we embrace it. I'm more of an extrovert though, but every single one of us was a "nerd" in high school be it for playing classical guitar, Warhammer, League, or watching eSports.

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  14. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    You shouldn't go to this school if you can't manage a heavy workload and aren't dedicated to your major.

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  15. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    My school creates video games. My professors come from video game companies such as Microsoft, Nintendo, and Lucasfilms.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Gaming.

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Student Body

Students

24%

female

76%

male

984

Total Undergrad Enrollment

78

Total Grad Students

47%

Out-Of-State

47%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

14%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
1%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
39%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

72% of students attending DigiPen Institute of Technology receive some sort of financial aid. 21% were awarded federal grants. While 54% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,000

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,050

Books and Supplies

$11,350

Room and Board

41,400

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$32,293
$30 - $48K
$34,088
$48 - $75K
$39,093
$75 - $110K
$38,785
$110K & UP
$40,970

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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