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The main campus of DigiPen is in Redmond, Washington (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. DigiPen offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. DigiPen students most commonly major in a field related to media and computer science and engineering.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 47% of people who applied to DigiPen were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 540 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 570 or more. Students attending DigiPen come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, the school had 677 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at DigiPen.
Meal plans are available.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of DigiPen Institute of Technology is to offer higher education to those who would like to pursue studies and careers in fields of interactive computer technologies, which include graphics and real-time interactive simulation, and provide highly qualified personnel to the interactive computer industries to sustain their growth and productivity."
More complete details are provided below.
DigiPen Institute Of Technology
5001-150th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
General Phone: (425) 558-0299
Admissions Phone: (425) 895-4438
Financial Aid Phone: (425) 895-4446
http://www.digipen.edu
DigiPen awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | computer programming courses |
| Media | 19 | animation and special effects |
Number of programs and degrees for DigiPen in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, DigiPen had a total enrollment of 677 students (651 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 94% |
| Women | 6% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 45% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 22% |
| California | 10% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 81 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Redmond, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 563 | 263 | 47% | 180 | 68% |
| Men | 521 | 241 | 46% | 169 | 70% |
| Women | 42 | 22 | 52% | 10 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (425) 895-4438
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,960 |
| Room and board | $ 2,343 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,343 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,248 |
Financial Aid:
DigiPen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3724300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (425) 895-4446
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $67,057 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $67,057 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | short term | 6 | $61,033 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 6 | $61,033 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets DigiPen Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers a board (meal) plan
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