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Lake Washington Institute of Technology

11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

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Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers six bachelor`s degrees, 47 associate degrees, and 89 professional certificates in 44 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
LWTech directly serves the communities of Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kenmore, Mercer Island, Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Duvall, North Bend, Fall City, Sammamish, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, Clyde Hill, and Medina. LWTech also serves students from outside our service area, as well as students from around the world

School Highlights

Lake Washington Institute of Technology serves 3,240 students (48% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is same as the state community college average of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 90%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 3,240 students
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 303 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

(WA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Four or more years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

303 staff

353 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Lake Washington Institute of Technology has declined by 10% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.

The Lake Washington Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.73 is equal to the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.

Total Enrollment

3,240 students

3,720 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,553 students

1,814 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,687 students

1,906 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

290 students

384 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,553 students

1,814 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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11 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,687 students

1,906 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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140 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

10%

% Asian

% Hispanic

n/a

% Black

11%

15%

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% White

10%

% Hawaiian

46%

% Two or more races

18%

11%

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% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

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0.73

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

16%

28%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

0.4286%

0.3575%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$43,800

$36,400

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

41%

58%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$15,000

$11,794

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$7,498

$6,292

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Lake Washington Institute of Technology, in Kirkland's Totem Lake area, serves local students from King and Snohomish counties, commuter students from areas like Port Townsend, Gig Harbor and Marysville, and international students from around the globe, including Japan, Tonga, Ireland, Indonesia and the Ukraine. Lake Washington Institute of Technology officially became part of the new community and technical college system on September 1, 1991; the institute became a degree-granting technical college with all the rights and responsibilities of a technical college as prescribed by state law. During the next three years the college replaced its two-year diplomas with Associate of Applied Science degrees. Twenty Association of Applied Science degrees were approved by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges to be offered to students by the college. LWTech offers the cutting-edge, professional career and technical training needed to rapidly and affordably qualify our students for opportunities in today's job market. With training opportunities in over 100 degree and certificate options in 39 programs, we have something for everyone - including some Bachelor degrees. Adult education programs are also offered. Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lake Washington Institute of Technology often compared to?

Lake Washington Institute of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue College by visitors of our site.

In what neighborhood is Lake Washington Institute of Technology located?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located in the North Rose Hill neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.

School Calendar

View the Lake Washington Institute of Technology yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Last Day to Add Courses Without Instructor Signature

September 22, 2024 (Sunday)

Last Day to Register Online

September 22, 2024 (Sunday)

Last Day Students are Added from Waitlists

September 22, 2024 (Sunday)

First Day of Instruction for Fall Quarter

September 23, 2024 (Monday)

Last day for 100% refund

September 27, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 3,240 students
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For King County, WA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $7,784 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

King County, WA community colleges have a of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in King County, WA is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.