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Strong graduate outcomes — known for computer science
DigiPen Institute of Technology is a private urban institution in Redmond, Washington. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1295.
A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $79,878 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $42,033.
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DigiPen Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1295
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,163
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (8)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
- •73% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1988, DigiPen was founded by Claude Comair in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as a research and development institute for computer science and animation.
- •In 1990, DigiPen began offering its first dedicated educational program in the subject of 3D computer animation through the Vancouver Film School.
- •In 1990, DigiPen began offering a 3D animation program and started a collaboration with Nintendo of America to create a post-secondary program for video game programming.
- •Through this collaborative effort with Nintendo, the DigiPen Applied Computer Graphics School accepted its first class of video game programming students in 1994.
- •In 1996, the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board granted DigiPen the authorization to award degrees in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
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