Lake Washington Institute of Technology Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a public certificate and vocational school in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling about 2,406 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,817 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,997. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,669 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,997
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $6,817 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,406 63.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.01%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
  • First-Generation Students: 41.3%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 9.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 21.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 96.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,860
  • Room & Board: $19,041 annual estimate

Lake Washington Institute of Technology: what the data shows

Common questions about Lake Washington Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located in Kirkland, WA (ZIP 98034-8506).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology public or private?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a Public institution.

How much does Lake Washington Institute of Technology cost?

Published tuition: $5,997 in-state, $12,062 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $6,817.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$5,255
$30,001–$48,000$7,088
$48,001–$75,000$9,784
$75,001–$110,000$4,592
$110,001+$16,339

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,988.

How big is Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

Total enrollment: 2,406 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 4,860 students.

About 63% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

150%-time completion rate: 37.01%.

What do graduates of Lake Washington Institute of Technology earn?

Median earnings: $44,895 six years after entry; $50,669 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,047.

13.43% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Lake Washington Institute of Technology known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.01%; median earnings $50,669 at 10 years; net price $6,817. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,997
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lake Washington Institute of Technology was $5,997.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$6,817
2024 Value

In 2024 Lake Washington Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,817.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$27,268 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$6,817 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$23,988 4-Year In-State Tuition

$48,248 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$19,041 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,794 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$26,832 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$107,328 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Financial Aid by Income Level

13.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

4.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lake Washington Institute of Technology was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lake Washington Institute of Technology in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,907$9,096$7,221
2014$3,907$9,096$6,934
2015$3,880$9,218$7,640
2016$4,059$9,403$7,556
2017$4,137$9,486$7,580
2018$4,251$9,618$9,582
2019$4,418$9,797$7,713
2020$4,510$9,900$9,157
2021$4,609$10,146$8,075
2022$4,710$10,390$7,499
2023$5,156$11,017$5,886

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Lake Washington Institute of Technology reported total enrollment of about 2,406 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.4%). About 13.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2024 is 2,406 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,860 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 35.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

37.01% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Lake Washington Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 4% male / 96% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20% male / 80% female
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 31% male / 69% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Return on Investment

$15,047 Median Student Debt

$50,669 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

29.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1758.19% Return on Investment

3.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 48 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 296 completions

2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 65 completions

3. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 65 completions

4. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 56 completions

5. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 55 completions

6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 51 completions

7. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 44 completions

8. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 37 completions

9. Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General: 33 completions

Most popular programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lake Washington Institute of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 96.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,914
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,646

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Kirkland, WA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. Enrollment is approximately 2,406 students. Student body composition includes White (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.01%. Approximately 13.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers

Location

Kirkland, WA 98034-8506

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.01% graduation rate at Lake Washington Institute of Technology falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lake Washington Institute of Technology located?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located in Kirkland, WA.

How much does Lake Washington Institute of Technology cost?

Reported tuition is $5,997 and average net price is $6,817 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,041 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,860 students, White (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

About 41.3% of students at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Lake Washington Institute of Technology earn?

Median earnings are $44,895 six years after entry and $50,669 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

The 150%-time completion rate is 37.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Lake Washington Institute of Technology students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,047.

Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology public or private?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Kirkland, WA.

Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology an HBCU?

No. Lake Washington Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology a tribal college?

No. Lake Washington Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.0%).

Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Lake Washington Institute of Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Washington trade schools profile
  • Kirkland, Washington city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Washington

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.