DIT Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at DIT is 66.4%.  Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Washington.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into DIT and can you get accepted?

DIT is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 592 out of the 892 who applied were admitted.

31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into DIT?

66% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to DigiPen Institute of Technology you should:

• Score 1290 on the SAT
• Score 28 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

DigiPen Institute of Technology has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to DigiPen Institute of Technology. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 46% of students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to DigiPen Institute of Technology?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at DIT is 1290 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1170-1403. Students who get into DigiPen Institute of Technology score in the top 29 percent of all SAT test takers..  DIT ranks #6 in the state of Washington and #202 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1290 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. DIT regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1170, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1050, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

DigiPen Institute of Technology is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1286, you have around a 66% chance of being admitted. A 1403 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into DIT?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to DIT is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 26 and 31.  The school ranks #6 in Washington and #245 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 26 and score in the score in the top 18 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

14 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to DigiPen Institute of Technology.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as DigiPen Institute of Technology is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into DIT for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 66% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 31 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to DigiPen Institute of Technology is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to DigiPen Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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