DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,129
Graduate Enrollment: 59
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 46.02%
Male/Female: 74% / 26% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.4% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 48.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.0%
Black: 2.3%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 10.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 7.6%
Non-resident alien: 10.8%
Unknown race: 4.8%
Black: 2.3%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 10.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 7.6%
Non-resident alien: 10.8%
Unknown race: 4.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,463
In-State tuition: $34,900Out-of-State tuition: $34,900
Estimated books and supplies: $1,452 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,720 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,720 (2022)
Average Family Income: $94,503 (2017)
Median Family Income: $61,196 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 49.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $29,523 |
| $30k-48k | $28,227 |
| $48k-75k | $35,894 |
| $75k-110k | $41,712 |
| $110k+ | $42,386 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 57%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,615 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $27,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 90.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 93.9% (2014) |
| @5 year | 94.0% (2016) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 65.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 69.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $63,127 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $77,998 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Computer Interaction. | 21 | $28,209 | $286 | $43,767 ($3,647) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 63 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,212 ($2,434) | $44,420 ($3,702) |
| Master's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 61 | $27,000 | $286 | $95,354 ($7,946) | $122,323 ($10,194) |
| Master's Degree | Computer Programming. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 20 | $27,000 | $285 | $93,926 ($7,827) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $80,262Full time faculty: 51%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
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