Lake Washington Institute of Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6734 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1835 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1746 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 2 | In Kirkland |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,564
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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.
931 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
883 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 | 1242 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 754 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 559 (16%) |
| Asian | 407 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 235 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 221 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 130 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (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
- $6,880
- Students receiving aid
- 46%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,291 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,291 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,804 |
| Fee in-district | $2,706 |
| Fee in-state | $2,706 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,258 |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology majors
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has granted 125 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 31 | 24 |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 16 | 16 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 29 | |
| Computer Science | 26 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | 7 |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 21 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 19 | |
| Funeral Direction & Service | 18 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 16 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 16 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 13 | 2 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 14 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 12 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 10 | |
| Public Health, General | 10 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 10 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 9 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | |
| Computer Graphics | 9 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 9 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 8 | |
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 7 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 6 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 5 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 5 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 5 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 5 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Human Services, General | 4 | |
| Illustration | 4 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Construction Management, General | 1 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 1 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 404 | 125 |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 31% | 47% |
Publications & Citations
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has published 95 scientific papers with 2,498 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Computer Science, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 | 20 |
| 2000 | 6 | 33 |
| 2001 | 4 | 35 |
| 2002 | 2 | 49 |
| 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 | 149 |
| 2019 | 3 | 89 |
| 2020 | 3 | 113 |
| 2021 | 2 | 116 |
| 2022 | 2 | 101 |
| 2023 | 2 | 110 |
| 2024 | 4 | 100 |
| 2025 | 4 | 67 |
General info
| Alternative names | LWTech |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Total FTE staff | 379 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11605 132nd Ave NE Kirkland, Washington, 98034-8506 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 92,000 |
| Phone | 4257398100 |