DigiPen Institute of Technology: Review & Facts
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DigiPen Institute of Technology is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 1,120 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1988 and is the only institution located in Redmond, Washington.DigiPen Institute of Technology is ranked among Top Gay Colleges in the United States.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
7
Few
At DigiPen Institute of Technology you can obtain your bachelor's degree or master's degree.DigiPen Institute of Technology implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 7 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Graphic Design and Animation, and Music. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
80%
Good
The rate of student retention at DigiPen Institute of Technology is high at 80% (well above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at DigiPen Institute of Technology is low - 47%. Roughly 29% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at DigiPen Institute of Technology is good: 10:1. Find out more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$33,700
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $33,500 per year. The additional fees at DigiPen Institute of Technology beyond tuition are about $200, which comes to a total of $33,700 per year.Read the details about DigiPen Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
38%
Doable
According to recent data, 931 applications were submitted and 356 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.
Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at DigiPen Institute of Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$8,100
High
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at DigiPen Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.DigiPen Institute of Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: approximately $8,100 a year.
Based on the college crime numbers, DigiPen Institute of Technology appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
DigiPen Institute of Technology Location and Maps
Post Address: DigiPen Institute of Technology, 9931 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, Washington 98052, USA
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