Lake Washington Technical College
11605 132nd Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA, 98034-8506 - 
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School Notes Overview:
Originally Lake Washington Vocational Technical Institute, the college began serving the greater Eastside in 1949. Beginning with only a sewing course, the institute grew steadily to include vocational programs in trade and industry, office technology, distributive and marketing education, medical, consumer and homemaking education, adult education, community service and community education classes....
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| County | King County, WA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,701 students | 1,015 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,189 students | 1,441 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,890 students | 2,177 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 26% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 14% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,699 | $2,841 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 19% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,740 | $1,267 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $178 | $1,151 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 12% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,152 | $3,120 |
School Notes:
- Lake Washington Technical College, 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 Technical College 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.
- Our new Redmond Campus Corporate Learning Center is a striking 20,000 square-foot education and training facility. Next door to Marymoor Park, this attractive two-story structure includes classrooms, conference rooms, computer labs, offices, a tiered auditorium for large group presentations and a soaring, two-story atrium facing the park. Creative scheduling of a variety of classes at this facility along with our distance learning offerings and the customized instructional programs of our Business Training Center make LWTC a magnet for working people seeking to enhance their skills and improve their careers as well.
- LWTC 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. Lake Washington Technical College also offers personal enrichment courses which are not eligible for state funding. Community service and continuing education classes, offered through Extended Learning, are based on citizen demand. Adult education programs are also offered.
- Lake Washington Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Board to approve annexation for November ballot (Kirkland Reporter)
posted on June 12, 2009 at 03:44:10 am
The Washington State Boundary Review Board (BRB) for King County has cemented the Kirkland City Council's decision to move forward with annexation. - WSC's Nadolny hits the ground running (Williston Herald)
posted on June 2, 2009 at 03:47:45 pm
In just over one monthâs time, Dr. Raymond Nadolny hit the ground running as the new president of Williston State College. - Kirkland to host series of meetings on possible Annexation (Kirkland Reporter)
posted on May 18, 2009 at 08:03:45 pm
The City of Kirkland will host a series of Open Houses and public hearings in June about the potential annexation of the Finn Hill, North Juanita and Kingsgate neighborhoods. - Boundary Review/Annexation hearing June 8 (Kirkland Reporter)
posted on May 1, 2009 at 10:26:10 pm
A public hearing for Kirkland's proposed annexation of the Kingsgate, Upper Juanita and Finn Hill neighborhoods will be held by the state's Boundary Review Board for King County on June 8, 7 p.m. at Lake Washington Technical College. - Looking to save big bucks? Hire a student! (KOMO Seattle)
posted on April 27, 2009 at 07:47:34 pm
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