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DigiPen Institute of Technology
Most applicants get into DigiPen Institute of Technology — 64.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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DigiPen Institute of Technology sits in Redmond proper — a for-profit campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 9.3% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Programming, where graduates median $137,503 four years out. Faculty pay averages $122,004 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 995 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 76.2% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1170 and 1390 — above the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on DigiPen Institute of Technology's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to DigiPen Institute of Technology without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1170 and 1390; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 620 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, DigiPen Institute of Technology received 838 applications and admitted 570 (68%), with 192 enrolling.
How DigiPen Institute of Technology compares
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 64.4% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,950 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $79,878 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median DigiPen Institute of Technology student earns $79,878 — 29% above the Washington median of $62,092 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
DigiPen Institute of Technology lists tuition at $38,950 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. DigiPen Institute of Technology's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $38,950 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 995 undergraduates, DigiPen Institute of Technology is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
61% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a DigiPen Institute of Technology tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at DigiPen Institute of Technology
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming | $137,503 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $122,375 |
| Human Computer Interaction | $87,243 |
| Graphic Communications | $45,571 |
Median earnings for these 4 DigiPen Institute of Technology programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $79,878 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 3 additional DigiPen Institute of Technology programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for DigiPen Institute of Technology?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1170–1390 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 64.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is DigiPen Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
68% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 570 admitted from 838 applicants.
How much does DigiPen Institute of Technology cost?
At DigiPen Institute of Technology, published tuition is $38,950 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is DigiPen Institute of Technology's ceiling, not a quote.
What do DigiPen Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $79,878 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — 82.5% admitted
- Northwest College of Art & Design — 66% admitted
- Seattle University — 76.9% admitted
- Seattle Pacific University — 83.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.