Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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(425) 739-8100
- 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 3,620 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Top Rankings
Lake Washington Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 303 teachers has grown by 94% over five years.
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 303 staff | 353 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
| Total Enrollment | 3,620 students | 4,700 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,786 students | 2,313 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,834 students | 2,387 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 11% | 7% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| % Black | 2% | 5% |
| % White | 50% | 47% |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
| % Non Resident races | 3% | 4% |
| % Unknown races | 18% | 12% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 16% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $43,800 | $36,400 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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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