Lake Washington Institute of Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6368 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1778 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1691 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 2 | In Kirkland |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,150
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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.
666 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
797 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 | 1468 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 453 (14%) |
| Asian | 381 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 341 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 185 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 164 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 132 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.3%) |
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
- $6,890
- Students receiving aid
- 47%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,102 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,102 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,299 |
| Fee in-district | $1,608 |
| Fee in-state | $1,608 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,091 |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology majors
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has granted 111 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 | 83 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 37 | 8 |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 20 | 20 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 33 | 2 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 26 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 23 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 20 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 19 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 16 | |
| Computer Science | 15 | |
| Human Services, General | 15 | |
| Public Health, General | 15 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | |
| Computer Graphics | 13 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 13 | |
| Funeral Direction & Service | 11 | 2 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 12 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 10 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 9 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 9 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 4 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Illustration | 4 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 497 | 111 |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 31% | 60% |
Publications & Citations
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has published 84 scientific papers with 2,214 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, Physics, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 | 18 |
| 2000 | 6 | 29 |
| 2001 | 5 | 35 |
| 2002 | 2 | 42 |
| 2003 | 6 | 42 |
| 2004 | 5 | 50 |
| 2005 | 1 | 94 |
| 2006 | 0 | 98 |
| 2007 | 1 | 84 |
| 2008 | 1 | 94 |
| 2009 | 0 | 81 |
| 2010 | 0 | 85 |
| 2011 | 6 | 113 |
| 2012 | 4 | 91 |
| 2013 | 1 | 111 |
| 2014 | 1 | 119 |
| 2015 | 0 | 94 |
| 2016 | 2 | 110 |
| 2017 | 2 | 104 |
| 2018 | 0 | 144 |
| 2019 | 3 | 91 |
| 2020 | 3 | 93 |
| 2021 | 2 | 89 |
| 2022 | 2 | 95 |
| 2023 | 2 | 98 |
General info
| Alternative names | LWTech |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Total FTE staff | 331 |
| 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 |