DIT Admission Requirements

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DIT Admission Overview

DIT admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year DIT admitted 64.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1150-1400 / ACT 27-29. DIT is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

DIT Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

64.4%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for DigiPen Institute of Technology

Acceptance Rate

The DIT acceptance rate is 64.4%. Last year, 563 of 874 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

DIT GPA

DIT considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

DIT SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1150-1400

Freshmen who sent SAT

25%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1150
SAT 25th percentile scores for DigiPen Institute of Technology

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 700
  • Math 700
  • Composite 1400
SAT 75th percentile scores for DigiPen Institute of Technology

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at DIT typically score around a 1280 SAT (middle 50% 1150–1400) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 86th percentile nationally. DIT ranks #7 in the state of Washington and #238 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1150 to 1400

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

DIT is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at DigiPen Institute of Technology
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1400+ Above 75th >77%
1280 to 1400 Avg + 65%-77%
1150 to 1280 Avg - 48%-65%
Below 1150 Below mid-50 <48%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

DIT ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

27-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

7%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 22
  • Composite 27
ACT 25th percentile scores for DigiPen Institute of Technology

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 33
  • Math 30
  • Composite 29
ACT 75th percentile scores for DigiPen Institute of Technology

Average ACT

Incoming testers at DIT typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 27–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. DIT places #6 among colleges in Washington for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to DIT without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at DigiPen Institute of Technology
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
29+ Above 75th >77%
28 to 29 Avg + 64%-77%
27 to 28 Avg - 48%-64%
Below 27 Below mid-50 <48%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the DIT chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

DigiPen Institute of Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 318 556 874
Accepted 219 344 563
Acceptance Rate 69% 62% 64%
Enrolled 56 97 153
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 28% 27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

DigiPen Institute of Technology application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at DigiPen Institute of Technology
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

DIT is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 64.4% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1150-1400); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=443410.

GPA calculator: DigiPen Institute of Technology GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026