Our Story
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 11 applied bachelor's degrees, 41 associate degrees, and 83 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
LWTech offers programs in the
- School of Business
- School of Design
- School of Education
- School of Engineering and Manufacturing
- School of Health Sciences
- School of IT
- School of Transportation Technology
Our Community
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.
LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.
The surrounding area offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities and a wealth of diverse arts, entertainment and cultural attractions. Kirkland and Redmond are located just a few miles east of Seattle, and less than an hour from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes.
LWTech At A Glance
Institution Name
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Terms
Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring
Address
11605 132nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, Washington 98034-8506
Main Number
(425) 739-8100
Website
Year Established
1949
Chief Administrator
Dr. Amy Morrison, President
Institutional Control/Affiliation
Public, State
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Admission Considerations
Open admission policy
Standard Academic Term
Quarter
Degrees Offered
Associate, Applied Bachelor's
Certificates Offered
Less than 4-years, less than 2-years, less than 1-year
Employee Headcount (2016-17)
470
Total Operating Budget (2014-15)
$25,228,738
Student Profile
Total Enrollment Headcount
6,365
Full-Time Equivalent
3,399
Median Age
29
Female
62%
Student of Color
36%
Enrolled with a degree already earned
(associate or higher)
25%
