College
DigiPen Institute of Technology
- A-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Redmond, WA
- 223 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- ValueA-
- DiversityA-
- CampusB
- AthleticsNG
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB+
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodNG
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyA+
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DigiPen Institute of Technology Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53%
SAT Range
1090-1340
ACT Range
26-31
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
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Cost
Net Price
$33,076/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
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Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 100%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.29 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.27 responses
- 26%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.27 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
908Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
0%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$81,300/ year
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$33,028Graduation Rate
40%
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49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
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DigiPen Institute of Technology Reviews
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I am a Junior BFA at DigiPen, and I must say if you are wanting to work in the game industry as an artist, go find a different school.
This school is filled with outdated professors who have worked barely in the gaming industry yet they pretend to be an expert in the field, and sometimes, professors with NO work experience in the gaming industry. The school is years behind. What I recommend you to do is really do your research and look for student works for multiple schools and see the quality difference. DigiPen's student works fall behind in quality compared to many other schools. If you come to DigiPen as an artist, don't even think about getting an internship as a 3D artist, because you just won't have a decent portfolio even after graduation which is really the sad truth.
If you are really wanting to find a good school for Game Art, then I highly recommend you to find a different school. Trust me, this school is NOT cheap and you will NOT get your money worth what so ever.
This school is filled with outdated professors who have worked barely in the gaming industry yet they pretend to be an expert in the field, and sometimes, professors with NO work experience in the gaming industry. The school is years behind. What I recommend you to do is really do your research and look for student works for multiple schools and see the quality difference. DigiPen's student works fall behind in quality compared to many other schools. If you come to DigiPen as an artist, don't even think about getting an internship as a 3D artist, because you just won't have a decent portfolio even after graduation which is really the sad truth.
If you are really wanting to find a good school for Game Art, then I highly recommend you to find a different school. Trust me, this school is NOT cheap and you will NOT get your money worth what so ever.
Have yet to begin first semester, however have visited and toured campus multiple times. Beautiful area, campus is pristine. Diversity is excellent compared to my rural home state, however is likely average for Washington. No school sports. Current students inform me that the party scene is completely dead as all students are too busy with coursework. Seems like a great college for people who want to learn and get work done, but keep the steep tuition in mind.
The campus is not the typical large college but rather in an office building of sorts with three levels which makes navigating and getting to class very easy. The teachers are laid back, willing to get to know you, answer questions and touch base if you have any concerns.
The work load is tense, much more than the typical college experience and will be a constant thing to remember when it comes to work but at the same time, this is preparing you for the workforce, meeting deadlines and staying motivated. You get to know everyone eventually.
The staff are dedicated and friendly - when living in the dorms you get to meet your RA's who set up weekly to monthly events and the university itself is very driven by holding events and getting everyone together.
The price of attending here is expensive, but considering the result that you get out of it, it is worth the effort.
The work load is tense, much more than the typical college experience and will be a constant thing to remember when it comes to work but at the same time, this is preparing you for the workforce, meeting deadlines and staying motivated. You get to know everyone eventually.
The staff are dedicated and friendly - when living in the dorms you get to meet your RA's who set up weekly to monthly events and the university itself is very driven by holding events and getting everyone together.
The price of attending here is expensive, but considering the result that you get out of it, it is worth the effort.