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The main campus of DigiPen is in Redmond, WA (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 computer science and engineering.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 40% of people who applied to DigiPen were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 540 to 670. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 560 or more.
In 2007-2008, DigiPen had 873 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
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
http://www.digipen.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 96 | computer programming courses, computer engineering |
| Media | 48 | animation and special effects |
Number of programs and degrees for DigiPen in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 129 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, DigiPen had a total enrollment of 873 students (993 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 86% |
| Women | 14% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 60% |
| (Foreign Students) | 40% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 37% |
| California | 8% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 493 | 199 | 40% | 139 | 70% |
| Men | 447 | 175 | 39% | 119 | 68% |
| Women | 46 | 24 | 52% | 20 | 83% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 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 | 48% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
DigiPen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3724300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $79,331 | 3 | $67,383 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $79,733 | 7 | $74,171 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $77,224 | 10 | $72,135 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
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% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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