DigiPen Institute of Technology
DigiPen is a leading institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the areas of computer science, game design, animation, and engineering with a specialty in the digital interactive entertainment industry. DigiPen's degree programs fuse rigorous academics, industry experience, and experiential team-based projects to provide a comprehensive, conservatory style of education.
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
- Offers Rolling Admission
Fair Test School
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1580–1950 SAT Total
- 530–640 SAT Reading
- 540–670 SAT Math
- 492–600 SAT Writing
- 24–29 ACT Composite
- 24–30 ACT English
- 23–29 ACT Math
- 22–30 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $25,000
- $25,000
- $1,000
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private For-Profit
- City
- 15% Women
- 73% returned for Second Year
- 50% of students are from Out of State
Famous Alumni
Max Wagner - Co-Founder and Technical Director of Signal Studios
Marc ten Bosch - Created 4-D game Miegakure, which was nominated in the Excellence in Design Category at IGF 2010, was a finalist in the Indie Games Challenge, shown at the PAX East Boston Showcase, and was the recipient of the "Amazing game" award atIndiecade
Ricardo Villareal - Started Xibalba Studios
Royal Winchester - Technical Art Director at Microsoft Game Studios (Team Siena)
Luke Lamothe - Luma Arcade; helped to initiate and grow the game industry in South Africa
Academics
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation
Bachelor of Science in Game Design
Bachelor of Art in Game Design
Bachelor of Fine Art in Digital Art and Animation
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Fine Art in Digital Arts
Areas of Study
Engineering
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics
Journalism & Communication
Advertising
Performing Arts
Film & Video
Visual Arts & Design
3-D Design, Animation, Art Direction, Digital Arts, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Game & Interactive Media Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial & Product Design, Interior Design, Multimedia, Photography
Clubs & Activities
Game Narrative Club, Anime Club, Japanese Club, Game Doc Writing Club, MOBA Club, The C Sharp Club, Photoshop Club, D.I.G.E. (Diversity in Games and Entertainment), Atomic Comic Improv, Guilty Gear Club, Game Physics Club, Sculpture Club, Playtesting Club, L.G.B.T.A. (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Ally) Club, Audio Freaks, Pokemon Club, Game Engine/General Engine Architecture Club, Game Design Club, Traditional Games Club, Ping Pong Club, Asian Cooking Club, Graphics Club, Minecraft Bros, Japanese Language and Culture Club, Magic: The Gathering, Club, Smash
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
DigiPen is a leading institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the areas of computer science, game design, animation, and engineering with a specialty in the digital interactive entertainment industry. DigiPen's degree programs fuse rigorous academics, industry experience, and experiential team-based projects to provide a comprehensive, conservatory style of education.
Mailing Address
9931 Willows Road NERedmond, WA 98052
