DigiPen Institute of Technology

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,600

3.76% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$41,779

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

64.4%

874 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,084

88.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

61%

128 Graduates

About

DigiPen Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at DigiPen Institute of Technology were Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (93 degrees awarded), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (64 degrees), and Human Computer Interaction (27 degrees).

In 2024, 221 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at DigiPen Institute of Technology. 34.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (103 degrees), 4.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at DigiPen Institute of Technology is $38,600, which is $10,422 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at DigiPen Institute of Technology is $38,600, which is $10,422 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $41,779.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending DigiPen Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,600

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at DigiPen Institute of Technology was $38,600. The cost of tuition at DigiPen Institute of Technology is $10,422 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of DigiPen Institute of Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$41,779

2024 Value

4.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 DigiPen Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $41,779. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of DigiPen Institute of Technology grew by 4.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of DigiPen Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,240

Room and Board

$2,140

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at DigiPen Institute of Technology was of $16,240 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.46% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,140. The cost of books and supplies increased by 143% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at DigiPen Institute of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at DigiPen Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.85% with respect to 2023, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at DigiPen Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

DigiPen Institute of Technology received 874 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.3% annual growth. Out of those 874 applicants, 563 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,084 students enrolled at DigiPen Institute of Technology in 2024. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

DigiPen Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

563

Accepted Out of 874

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of DigiPen Institute of Technology was 64.4% (563 admissions from 874 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.3%, while admissions declined by 1.23%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of DigiPen Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

25% of enrolled first-time students at DigiPen Institute of Technology in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

DigiPen Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 1,084 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at DigiPen Institute of Technology is 964 students and the part-time enrollment is 120. This means that 88.9% of students enrolled at DigiPen Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at DigiPen Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.3% White, 10.9% Asian, 9.5% Two or More Races, 9.41% Hispanic or Latino, 2.86% Black or African American, 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.185% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at DigiPen Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.7%), followed by White Female (15.9%) and Asian Male (6.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.5%), followed by White Female (11.4%) and Two or More Races Female (6.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at DigiPen Institute of Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,084 students. The full-time enrollment at DigiPen Institute of Technology is 964 and the part-time enrollment is 120. This means that 88.9% of students enrolled at DigiPen Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at DigiPen Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at DigiPen Institute of Technology was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), DigiPen Institute of Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at DigiPen Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
567 enrolled students
Asian
118 enrolled students
Two or More Races
103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at DigiPen Institute of Technology is 52.3% White, 10.9% Asian, 9.5% Two or More Races, 9.41% Hispanic or Latino, 2.86% Black or African American, 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.185% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (2.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 69 fewer women than men received degrees from DigiPen Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at DigiPen Institute of Technology is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (24 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at DigiPen Institute of Technology is Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (93 degrees awarded), followed by Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (64 degrees) and Human Computer Interaction (27 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at DigiPen Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (73 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (106 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DigiPen Institute of Technology are Software developers (1,144,327 people), Other managers (521,083 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (405,986 people), Civil engineers (320,548 people), and Mechanical engineers (226,875 people).

The most specialized majors at DigiPen Institute of Technology in 2024 are Communication Technologies (73 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (106 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (8 degrees), and Engineering (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DigiPen Institute of Technology are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at DigiPen Institute of Technology are Communication Technologies (73 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (106 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (8 degrees), and Engineering (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DigiPen Institute of Technology are Computer Systems Design (1,185,792 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (535,502 people), Elementary & secondary schools (441,577 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (426,268 people), and Construction (407,070 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by DigiPen Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2024)

Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation
93 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
64 degrees awarded
Human Computer Interaction
27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at DigiPen Institute of Technology was Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at DigiPen Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

145

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 145 degrees were awarded to men at DigiPen Institute of Technology, which is 1.91 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (76).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at DigiPen Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 84 degrees were awarded to men at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation, which is 4.67 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 2.32 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 45% of students graduating from DigiPen Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
103 degrees awarded
Asian
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at DigiPen Institute of Technology is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (24 degrees).

2.26% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
97 degrees awarded
White Male
87 degrees awarded
White Male
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at DigiPen Institute of Technology is white male (97 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (87 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, DigiPen Institute of Technology had a total salary expenditure of 39.6M. DigiPen Institute of Technology employs 27 Associate professors, 27 Assistant professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at DigiPen Institute of Technology are Male Associate professor (20), Male Assistant professor (19), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at DigiPen Institute of Technology are: Management, with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$22.1M

2024 Salaries

5.03%

decline from 2023

In 2024, DigiPen Institute of Technology paid a median of $22.1M in salaries, which represents 55.8% of their overall expenditure ($39.6M) and a 5.03% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 17.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.66M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, DigiPen Institute of Technology paid a total of $7.66M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at DigiPen Institute of Technology were Management with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees.

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