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 4,320 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
Enrollment: 4,320 students
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 58%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 303 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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Student Body
The student population of Lake Washington Institute of Technology has grown by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Lake Washington Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Acceptance Rate
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99%
Source: 2024 (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).
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 of fall quarter instruction
December 13, 2025 (Saturday)
Last Day to Register Online
January 05, 2026 (Monday)
First day of winter quarter instruction
January 05, 2026 (Monday)
Last day for 100% refund
January 09, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day to Add Courses Without Instructor Permission
January 09, 2026 (Friday)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lake Washington Institute of Technology is Cascadia College (4.1 miles away)
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.
