DigiPen Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Redmond, Washington · Private for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 838
- Admitted
- 570
- Yield
- 33.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 838 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, DigiPen Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 64.9% in 2014–15 to 68% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 447 to 838 (+87%) over that period.
Its 68% rate makes DigiPen Institute of Technology more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 84%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (71.3% for women vs 66.6% for men, a 4.7-point gap). DigiPen Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 33.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 447 | 290 | 64.9% | 149 |
| 2015–16 | 773 | 360 | 46.6% | 191 |
| 2016–17 | 754 | 402 | 53.3% | 194 |
| 2017–18 | 750 | 404 | 53.9% | 225 |
| 2018–19 | 669 | 379 | 56.7% | 214 |
| 2019–20 | 997 | 334 | 33.5% | 186 |
| 2020–21 | 931 | 356 | 38.2% | 161 |
| 2021–22 | 917 | 422 | 46% | 227 |
| 2022–23 | 892 | 592 | 66.4% | 186 |
| 2023–24 | 838 | 570 | 68% | 192 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 251 | 179 | 71.3% |
| Men | 586 | 390 | 66.6% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–700 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 580–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–32 | 10% |
How DigiPen Institute of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is DigiPen Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
DigiPen Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 68% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (570 admitted of 838 applicants).
Is DigiPen Institute of Technology test optional?
DigiPen Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to DigiPen Institute of Technology?
DigiPen Institute of Technology received 838 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 570.
What SAT score do you need for DigiPen Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at DigiPen Institute of Technology typically scored 590–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is DigiPen Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
DigiPen Institute of Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.9% in 2014–15 to 68% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.digipen.edu/.