Costs for Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 Housing
Prices are per resident for the entire 8-month academic year, but do not change if a roommate vacates the apartment. Each resident must pay a $300 deposit for their housing application. Once assigned an apartment, deposits are not refunded if an applicant cancels. Deposits are refunded if an applicant defers or if we are unable to place the applicant. See the Apply for Housing page for a complete list of important dates and deadlines for the fall 2021 - spring 2022 housing.
Please note that summer 2022 costs and dates — including our Early Arrival Program (EAP), Overseas Immersion Program (OIP), and continuing residents in Redmond — will be updated by January of 2022, along with a new housing application system.
| Configuration | Cost Per Year, Per Person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 residents | $7,880 | The triple bedroom is larger than the double, but all residents pay an equal amount. |
| 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 residents | $7,880 | The triple bedroom is larger than the double, but all residents pay an equal amount. |
| 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 residents | $8,034 | |
| 2 bedrooms, 1.5/2 bathrooms, 4 residents | $8,300 | This standard room rate also applies to overflow housing and certain DSS accommodations. |
We are pleased to offer the option to buy out your own individual bedroom for privacy and/or convenience. Indicate your ranked preferences on your Housing application if this is of interest to you. Please note that to buy out your bedroom, you must pay for the entire academic year up front, instead of by semester. You will not be given a refund if you decide to leave at any point before the 8-month academic year lease is up. Anyone who buys out their bedspace will be placed in the non-master bedroom. The cost of the buy out is two times the price of a shared bedspace for the academic year:
- 5 resident, 2 bedroom, 2 bath — $15,760 per academic year per person (non-master bedroom)
- 5 resident, 3 bedroom, 2 bath — $15,760 per academic year per person (non-master bedroom)
- 4 resident, 2 bedroom, 1 bath — $16,068 per academic year per person (non-master bedroom)
- 4 resident, 2 bedroom, 1.5/2 bath — $16,600 per academic year per person (non-master bedroom)
Making Housing Payments
You will receive a single bill each semester for all housing expenses. Please refer payment questions to accounting[at]digipen[dot]edu. For information on different payment options, please visit the Tuition and Housing Payments page in the Student Portal.
Contact DigiPen Housing
If you have any questions about DigiPen Housing, email housing[at]digipen[dot]edu or call us at (425) 895-4411. Additionally, you may contact individual housing staff.
Housing Amenities
In-Unit
Furniture
Kitchen table and chairs
Couch
Lounge chair
Coffee table
Extra-long twin beds with mattresses
Desks (note: only two provided in each unit)
Kitchen Appliances
Microwave
Dishwasher
Full-sized oven and stove top
Frost-free refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Ample storage space
General
Linen closets
Private patio/balcony
Mini blinds
High-speed internet access
Washer and dryer
Storage
Safety
Fire extinguisher
Smoke/carbon monoxide detector
Heat sensor with third-party monitoring system
General
Residence Life
Staff on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Resident Director
Resident Assistants
Student Clubs/Organizations
Events hosted specifically for students in housing
Outdoor
Playground and/or basketball court available at most communities
Outdoor heated pool available during summer months
On-site workout facility
Location
Central locations
Close to restaurants and shopping
Close to DigiPen Institute of Technology
Near local bike and walking trails
Near King County bus stops
Other Benefits
Lease terms of eight months rather than a full year
Roommate matching, mediation, and conflict resolution services
Multiple resident-assistant-led residence life events and activities every month