DigiPen Institute of Technology
DIT
Redmond, Washington 98052
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
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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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1295
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
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
5.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,163
Programs (8)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WA state average + city premium