- Acceptance rate: 64% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 590–700 reading and writing, 560–700 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–29 composite
- Average net price: $40,015 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what DigiPen Institute of Technology reported: an acceptance rate of 64% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. DigiPen Institute of Technology reviews each application.
DigiPen Institute of Technology GPA requirements
DigiPen Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and DigiPen Institute of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
DigiPen Institute of Technology acceptance rate
DigiPen Institute of Technology admitted 563 of 874 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 64%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is a private for-profit 4-year college in Redmond, Washington, with 1,016 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered DigiPen Institute of Technology in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 590 | 670 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 620 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| ACT English | 25 | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 25 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1297 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What DigiPen Institute of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
DigiPen Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $40,015 a year at DigiPen Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is DigiPen Institute of Technology hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. DigiPen Institute of Technology admitted 64% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do DigiPen Institute of Technology students have?
The middle 50% of DigiPen Institute of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–700 in reading and writing and 560–700 in math; ACT composite 27–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into DigiPen Institute of Technology with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. DigiPen Institute of Technology admitted 64% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into DigiPen Institute of Technology?
DigiPen Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into DigiPen Institute of Technology?
A lot: DigiPen Institute of Technology requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into DigiPen Institute of Technology?
DigiPen Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 64% for fall 2024: it admitted 563 of 874 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to DigiPen Institute of Technology?
Check DigiPen Institute of Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. DigiPen Institute of Technology was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.
Does DigiPen Institute of Technology look at legacy status?
No. DigiPen Institute of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at DigiPen Institute of Technology?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $40,015 a year at DigiPen Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does DigiPen Institute of Technology accept AP credit?
Yes. DigiPen Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check DigiPen Institute of Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: DigiPen Institute of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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