DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, Washington · Private for-profit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$44,446
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.0%
Admission rate
64%
Undergrad size
995
In-state tuition
$38,950
Out-of-state tuition
$38,950
Cost of attendance
$55,588
Median earnings (10y)
$79,878
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,297
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 76.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
5 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (51% of credentials).
- STEM51%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Trades & services32%
- Computer science47.8%~475 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communications tech31.5%~314 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary13.3%~132 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.5%~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
9 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 131 | $23,819 | $27,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 127 | — | $27,000 |
| Human Computer Interaction. | Bachelor's | 78 | $34,168 | $28,209 |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor's | 64 | $80,803 | $27,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About DigiPen Institute of Technology
DigiPen Institute of Technology is a small institution located in Redmond, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 995 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Computer science, Communications tech, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at DigiPen Institute of Technology — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $44,446 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,950 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,588 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 76.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $79,878 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
DigiPen Institute of Technology confers degrees and certificates across 5 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Computer science, Communications tech, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (51% of credentials), trades & services (32% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
DigiPen Institute of Technology accepts 64% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,297. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Redmond, Washington (city), DigiPen Institute of Technology draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about DigiPen Institute of Technology
Q.How much does DigiPen Institute of Technology cost?
The average net price at DigiPen Institute of Technology is $44,446 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,588.
Q.What is the graduation rate at DigiPen Institute of Technology?
DigiPen Institute of Technology has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into DigiPen Institute of Technology?
DigiPen Institute of Technology admits 64% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do DigiPen Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median DigiPen Institute of Technology graduate earns $79,878 per year.
Q.What is tuition at DigiPen Institute of Technology?
Published tuition is $38,950 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is DigiPen Institute of Technology located?
DigiPen Institute of Technology is located in Redmond, Washington (ZIP 98052).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with DigiPen Institute of Technology at their official website.