DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA9931 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052
425-558-0299
Founded in 1988, DigiPen Institute of Technology is a private, for-profit institution of higher education located in Redmond, Washington, USA. The school offers bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science and digital art and animation. The school's primary focus is on the education and development of video game programmers and designers.
DigiPen Institute of Technology was founded by Claude Comair and Gary Digiulio. Comair, a native of Lebanon, had immigrated to the United States in 1972. Digiulio, a native of the United States, had been working as a software engineer for Microsoft. In 1988, Comair and Digiulio founded DigiPen Institute of Technology, with the goal of providing quality education and training in the field of computer science and digital art and animation.
The school's first class consisted of just six students. Since then, the school has grown rapidly, and now has an enrollment of over 1,400 students from all over the world. The school offers bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science and digital art and animation. The school's primary focus is on the education and development of video game programmers and designers.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The school's computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The school has a strong commitment to providing its students with a well-rounded education. In addition to offering courses in computer science and digital art and animation, the school also offers courses in liberal arts and sciences, such as English, math, and philosophy.
The school has a strong focus on hands-on learning. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, the school offers its students the opportunity to gain real-world experience through internships and co-op programs.
The school has a strong commitment to providing its students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workplace. In addition to offering courses in computer science and digital art and animation, the school also offers courses in business, management, and entrepreneurship.
The school has a strong focus on providing its students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience. In addition to offering internships and co-op programs, the school also offers its students the opportunity to study abroad.
The school has a strong commitment to providing its students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workplace. In addition to offering courses in computer science and digital art and animation, the school also offers courses in business, management, and entrepreneurship.
The school has a strong focus on providing its students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience. In addition to offering internships and co-op programs, the school also offers its students the opportunity to study abroad.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1120
Acceptance Rate: 38.24%
Type: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.digipen.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.digipen.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $48017
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $48017