DIT Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

DigiPen Institute of Technology Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is DIT to get into?

This page provides the latest information on DigiPen Institute of Technology (DIT)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. DIT's acceptance rate is 64.42% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 874 students applied and 563 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into DIT.

To apply to DIT, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

The median SAT score is 1290 and the ACT score is 28 at DIT.
DIT's yield rate is 27.18%, which is marginally higher by 0.66 percentage points (approximately 2.5% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to DIT at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, DIT's acceptance rate is 64.42% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.18%. 556 men and 318 women applied to DIT and 344 men and 219 women students were accepted.

Among them, 97 men and 56 women were enrolled in DIT. You can explore the DIT's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DIT
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	874	556	318	0	0
Admitted	563	344	219	0	0
Enrolled	153	97	56	0	0
Acceptance Rate	64.42%	61.87%	68.87%	-	-
Yield	27.18%	28.20%	25.57%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

DigiPen Institute of Technology 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 39 students (25% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 11 students (7% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at DIT.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,290, including 670 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 620 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 700 and the 25th percentile is 590. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 700 and the 25th percentile is 560.

The median ACT composite score is 28, with a 75th percentile score of 29 and a 25th percentile score of 27 at DIT. The median ACT Math score is 25 and the median ACT English score is 27.

How competitive is DIT's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at DigiPen Institute of Technology are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,290, ACT: 28 - private (for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at DIT
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,150	1,290	1,400
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	590	670	700
SAT Math	560	620	700
ACT Composite	27	28	29
ACT Math	22	25	30
ACT English	25	27	33

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

DigiPen Institute of Technology 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at DIT. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply DigiPen Institute of Technology.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

DIT Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Required
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to DIT:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.digipen.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://connect.digipen.edu/portal/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the DIT?

DIT is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 64.42%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to DIT?

DIT recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to DIT is 1,290, and the average ACT score is 28. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does DIT require essays or personal statements?

Yes, DIT requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for DIT admission?

DIT recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

DIT does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, DIT requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, DIT requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for DIT?

The institutional SAT code for DIT is 4138.