DigiPen Institute of Technology

What is the cost of studying for a year at DigiPen Institute of Technology?

DigiPen is a private institution, so the reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was the same for in-state and out-of-state students: $38,600. Required fees added $350. Those charges are not the complete cost of attending.

• 2024-25 undergraduate tuition and required fees: $38,950.
• Reported annual room and board: $19,968.
• Reported books and supplies: $496.
• Subtotal of those reported categories: $59,414, before transportation and personal expenses.

The subtotal is a planning illustration using figures from the same reporting period, not every student's bill or a complete cost-of-attendance budget. Housing choices and other expenses can change the total. Published tuition for a later academic year may also differ, so applicants should use the current tuition schedule and their individual financial-aid offer when making a decision.

Financial aid can include federal grants for eligible students, loans, and institutional scholarships; eligibility and award amounts vary. In the reported aid data, 78% of students received financial aid and 43% had student loans. Average net price - the estimated cost after grant and scholarship aid - was $31,113 for students from families earning $48,000 or less and $41,496 for those in the next reported income band, $48,001-$75,000. Those are group averages, not quoted prices for an applicant. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing DigiPen's scholarship requirements are practical steps toward obtaining a personalized estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at DigiPen Institute of Technology?

Students may pursue part-time work while attending DigiPen, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and an internship are three different arrangements. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, permits the student to earn wages through an approved job; the award is not money paid upfront and does not guarantee a position.

Students seeking work should check DigiPen's current student-job postings and ask the financial aid office whether they qualify for Work-Study and how approved positions are filled. A paid internship may provide field-specific experience but has its own application and hiring process. DigiPen's project-intensive courses also make the expected weekly workload an important factor when choosing work hours.