by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Digipen worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Digipen is ranked #3,160 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Washington, it ranks #65 of 65 for value.
Among the majors Digipen offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Computer Science / Programming | #4 of 12 |
| Human Computer Interaction | #9 of 10 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #9 of 10 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation | #14 of 15 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects | #59 of 65 |
| Computer Software & Applications | #62 of 69 |
| Graphic Communications | #70 of 76 |
| Communications Technologies & Support | #94 of 100 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | #525 of 534 |
| Psychology | #525 of 534 |
Read the full Digipen value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is ranked #60 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #65 out of #65 for Washington value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Digipen financial aid page to be sure.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is ranked #3,160 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Digipen costs about $49,997. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $199,987 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $56,256 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $44,446 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $49,997 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $199,987 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Digipen net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Digipen costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Digipen degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $225,024 | — | — |
| All Students | $199,987 | #3,160 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $177,784 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $225,024 | — | — |
| All Students | $199,987 | #65 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $177,784 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Digipen shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $31,681 |
| $30K–$48K | $35,891 |
| $48K–$75K | $36,920 |
| $75K–$110K | $46,250 |
| Over $110K | $48,574 |
About 53% of Digipen undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,838 per year. Get more details on the Digipen financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Digipen cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.