Lake Washington Institute of Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6461 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1795 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1708 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 2 | In Kirkland |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,357
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.lwtech.edu
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
846 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
790 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1342 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 550 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 504 (15%) |
| Asian | 398 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 212 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 178 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 152 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,813
- Students receiving aid
- 41%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,195 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,195 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,548 |
| Fee in-district | $1,961 |
| Fee in-state | $1,961 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,469 |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology majors
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has granted 119 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 27 | 17 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 | 12 |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 17 | 14 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 30 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 25 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 22 | |
| Funeral Direction & Service | 21 | |
| Computer Graphics | 16 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 15 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 14 | |
| Public Health, General | 13 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 12 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 11 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 11 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 11 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 10 | |
| Illustration | 10 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 9 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 7 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | |
| Human Services, General | 7 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 6 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 4 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | |
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 3 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 416 | 119 |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 31% | 53% |
Publications & Citations
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has published 92 scientific papers with 2,446 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Physics, Computer Science, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 | 21 |
| 2000 | 6 | 33 |
| 2001 | 4 | 35 |
| 2002 | 2 | 48 |
| 2003 | 6 | 48 |
| 2004 | 5 | 52 |
| 2005 | 1 | 89 |
| 2006 | 0 | 102 |
| 2007 | 1 | 81 |
| 2008 | 1 | 93 |
| 2009 | 0 | 83 |
| 2010 | 0 | 85 |
| 2011 | 8 | 117 |
| 2012 | 3 | 89 |
| 2013 | 2 | 111 |
| 2014 | 1 | 122 |
| 2015 | 0 | 106 |
| 2016 | 3 | 125 |
| 2017 | 2 | 111 |
| 2018 | 0 | 148 |
| 2019 | 3 | 89 |
| 2020 | 3 | 113 |
| 2021 | 2 | 116 |
| 2022 | 2 | 101 |
| 2023 | 2 | 110 |
| 2024 | 4 | 99 |
General info
| Alternative names | LWTech |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Total FTE staff | 353 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11605 132nd Ave NE Kirkland, Washington, 98034-8506 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 92,000 |
| Phone | 4257398100 |