DigiPen Institute of Technology Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Digipen Institute of Technology offers admissions to Art, Music, Design, Engineering and Computer Sciences degrees. Presently, the DigiPen Institute of Technology courses include 9 UG and 2 PG programs, offered through its five schools. DigiPen is the 1^st school in the world to offer a bachelor's degree in video game programming.

Admissions at the institution takes place for three semesters- Fall, Summer, and Spring. However, summer semester is majorly for short-term courses, thereby, not very popular amongst international students. With an acceptance rate of 57%, the university recorded a total enrollment of 1,121 students, for Fall sessions.

Applicants seeking admission at Digipen Institute of Technology need a minimum GPA of 3.0 and scores of standardised tests to study in USA. Due to Covid-19, the SAT/ACT score requirement has been waived. Furthermore, at home scores of GRE are also being accepted.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application
Application Fee	60 USD
Payment mode	Credit card, cash, check, or money order
Acceptance Rate	57%
Academic Calendar	Semester
Intake Seasons	Fall, Spring and Summer
Financial Aid	Scholarships, grants and loans
Portfolio	For some courses
Admission Helpdesk	admissions@digipen.edu.

Admission Deadlines

The DigiPen Institute of Technology offers a plethora of courses for international students and provides admissions to them in various intakes round the year. Digipen entertains three different deadlines, Applicants are required to submit all the needed documents with a complete application form before the below mentioned deadlines.

Deadline type	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Priority Deadline	February 1	November 1
Regular Deadline	April 1	-
Late Application deadline	July 1	December 1

International Students Admissions

DigiPen Institute invites international applications from across the globe for both undergraduate and graduate programs. There are more than 13% international students currently enrolled in the university. Intensive English Preparation (IEP) Courses are also available for students who wish to study at the institute, but do not have the proficiency to clear the English eligibility tests. The application portal for both domestic and international applicants is the same, with some additional requirements to be fulfilled by international candidates.

How to apply?

Admission Portal: Online application
Admission Fee: 60 USD
Basic Admission Requirements:

A completed application
Official transcripts
Academic records
Statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation
Official GRE/SAT/ACT scores
Financial Responsibility Form
English Proficiency Test Scores

English Proficiency Test Scores

International students with native language other than English are required to submit English Proficiency Test Scores like TOEFL, IELTS etc. minimum score of which are as follows:

Test	Minimum Score Required
TOEFL IBT	80
TOEFL Paper-based	550
IELTS	6.5
Cambridge English Advanced	C1
Duolingo	110

Visa Process for International Students

Once accepted, the institute sends you an I-20 form along with the acceptance letter. With the I-20 form, a student can visit the US embassy in their native country to obtain the visa to study in the USA. Form of financial responsibility and other supporting documents must be carried alongside for the visa process. Since the process can take months to get completed, applicants are recommended to apply no later than the application deadline of July 1 to give yourself adequate time to have these documents processed.

The documents that will be required for the visa processing are:

Electronic application form
Receipt of the application fees paid
A passport.
One photograph
1-20 form
Transcripts
English proficiency test scores
Health Insurance
Bank statements

DigiPen Institute of Technology Undergraduate Admissions

The Digipen Institute of Technology offers undergraduate courses in 8 Bachelor Degrees- Bachelor of Science, BA in Game Design, BA in Music and Sound Design and BFA in Digital Art and Animation. To be considered for admission, the applicant must fulfill all the mandatory requirements.

Where to Apply: Online Portal
Application Fee: 60 USD
Admission Requirements:

SAT/ACT scores(Optional)
Official transcripts
Personal essay
Mathematics and Science score for Bachelor in Science and BA in Game Design (Minimum ‘B’ grade or 3.0 GPA)
Design Portfolio (Game Design), Performance Portfolio (Music and Science Design), Art Portfolio (Digital Art and Animation)
Optional Additional Essay explaining circumstances that have an impact on one’s application.

DigiPen Institute of Technology Graduate Admissions

The Digipen Institute of Technology offers graduate admission in MFA in Digital Arts and MS in Computer Science for international aspirants seeking to study in the USA. International applicants can apply through university’s aplication portal with mandatory $60 application fee, an engaging statement of purpose and required English proficiency test scores. Both the courses have some specific requirements which are compiled as follows:

Requirements	MFA in Digital Arts	MS in Computer Science
Official Transcripts	Required	Required
Minimum GPA	3.0	2.5
Additional Tests	Not Required	GRE and DigiPen’s Computer Science Exam
Letters of Recommendation.	Required	Required
Work Experience	Preferred	Required
Portfolio	no more than 26 files in total	Not Required

Digipen Institute of Technology accepts applications from across the world. Students who satisfy the course specific requirements can apply via the online portal. In case of international applicants, the application must be drafted earlier to get the acceptance result sooner. This will provide enough time for the visa process that can begin after receiving the I-20 form alongside the acceptance letter. International students must carry the Financial Responsibility form and the supporting documents in order to carry out the visa process smoothly.

FAQs

Ques. What’s the minimum GPA requirement to get admission at Digipen Institute of Technology?

Ans.GPA requirement at Digipen Institute of Technology is minimum of 3.0 and 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 for the Digital Arts and Computer Science, respectively.

Ques. How hard is it to get admission in Digipen Institute of Technology?

Ans. With an acceptance rate of 57%, students have a pretty decent chance to get admission at Digipen Institute of Technology, provided they fulfill all the admission requirements.

Ques. Is it possible to extend the enrollment deadline at Digipen Institute of Technology?

Ans. If you desire to take more time in order to finalize your admission decision, then you can contact the admission office at admissions@digipen.edu to decide a feasible date for applying for admission at Digipen Institute of Technology.

Ques. How should I increase my English Proficiency in order to clear English eligibility tests for Digipen Institute of Technology admissions?

Ans. For prospective students who do have a good English base, Digipen Institute of Technology conducts Intensive English Preparation (IEP) courses. The course helps in up gradation of English level to meet the specified need.

Ques. What should I do if I’ve not received the I-20 form along with the acceptance letter when applying for admissions at Digipen Institute of Technology?

Ans. You should immediately contact the admission office of the Digipen Institute of Technology in such a case.

Ques. Does one need work experience for pursuing master’s from Digipen Institute of Technology?

Ans. Although not mandatory, it's highly recommended to have experience in the desired field to ensure admission at Digipen Institute of Technology.