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Digipen Institute of Technology (DIT)
- 5001-150th Ave NE
- Redmond, WA 98052
- OPEID College Code: 03724300
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- General Phone: (425) 558-0299
- Chief Oper. Offcr: Jason Chu
- Website: www.digipen.edu

- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 873
- College Alias: DIT, Digipen, Digi Tech

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- The mission of DigiPen Institute of Technology is to offer higher education to those who would like to pursue studies and careers in fields of interactive computer technologies, which include graphics and real-time interactive simulation, and provide highly qualified personnel to the interactive computer industries to sustain their growth and productivity.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - DIT Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 475 | 34 | 509 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 159 (33%) | 19 (56%) | 178 (35%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 158 (99%) | 19 (100%) | 177 (99%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 125 | 73% |
| ACT ® Exam | 51 | 30% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 485 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 94% | 24% | 6% | 22% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,620 | $2,629 | $5,390 | $3,420 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.2% | 4.0% | - |
| Number in Default | 2 | 2 | - |
| Number in Repayment | 87 | 49 | 2 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,720 | $15,360 | $13,960 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,720 | $15,360 | $13,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,842 | $6,924 | $5,765 |
| Other Expenses | $2,934 | $3,248 | $3,248 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,922 | $3,248 | $3,248 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,620 | $16,110 | $14,710 |
| Out of State | $17,620 | $16,110 | $14,710 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,396 | $26,282 | $23,723 |
| Out of State | $28,396 | $26,282 | $23,723 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,542 | $19,358 | $17,958 |
| Out of State | $20,542 | $19,358 | $17,958 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Technology | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technologies, Video Graphics and Special Effects | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Programming, Other | 73 | - |
| Engineering | ||
| Computer Engineering | 1 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 873 Undergraduate: 821 Graduate: 52
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 792 Female: 81
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 742 Female: 79
- Graduate Gender Male: 50 Female: 2
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 803 Part-Time: 70
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 778 Part-Time: 43
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 25 Part-Time: 27
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 57 | 7% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Black | 12 | 1% |
| Asian | 51 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 6% |
| White | 589 | 67% |
| Unknown | 112 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 232 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 274 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 219 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 122 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 21 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 88 | 68 | 20 |
| Faculty Status | 56 | 37 | 19 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 56 | 37 | 19 |
| Primarily Instruction | 56 | 37 | 19 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 8 | 8 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 11 | 11 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,000 (1) | - (-) | $75,000 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $75,000 (1) | - (-) | $75,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,664 (36) | $69,760 (26) | $65,815 (10) |
| Professor | $69,301 (13) | $70,426 (10) | $65,550 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $70,381 (21) | $72,607 (14) | $65,929 (7) |
| Lecturer | $46,500 (2) | $46,500 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,690 (37) | $57,078 (26) | $55,773 (11) |
| Professor | $56,702 (13) | $57,623 (10) | $53,633 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $58,377 (22) | $59,407 (14) | $56,575 (8) |
| Lecturer | $38,047 (2) | $38,047 (2) | - (-) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 30% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 17% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | - |
| Unknown | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 13% |
| 6 Years | 17% |
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