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Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Kirkland, Washington, LWTech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. LWTech operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lake Washington Institute of Technology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, LWTech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at LWTech is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,609

Cost of attendance at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,146

Cost of attendance at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 40 of freshman students at Lake Washington Institute of Technology received on average $4,547 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,547
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 21% $3,930 $133,618
Other Federal Grant 62 38% $2,608 $161,698
State Grant/Scholarships 41 25% $3,000 $122,990
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 4% $1,807 $10,842
Total Grant & Scholarships 65 40% $4,547 $295,530

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lake Washington Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lake Washington Institute of Technology students is 42.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.3%.

42.9%

  • asian 22.2% 2 students
  • white 47.1% 41 students
  • unknown 54.6% 6 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

Lake Washington Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training