At a Glance
Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
3,996 students
Admissions: Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
$4,126 in-state tuition
$4,575 out-of-state tuition
Public;
two year
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
General information
Educational system
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Public or private
Public
Type of school
2-year college
Date founded
1949
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation
Automotive - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
Most programs; see program descriptions
School mascot
Lion
School setting
Setting
Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Seattle
Population of city the school is in
78,780
Distance from campus to city center
Two miles
Public transportation to campus
On city and county bus line
Student parking on campus
Yes; free for students of day and evening programs
Campus size
57 acres
County
King
School visits
Student Body
Enrollment
Total number of undergraduate males
1,771
Total number of undergraduate females
3,016
Total number of undergraduate students
3,996
Total enrollment
3,996
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 quarterly credits per year.)
In-state tuition
$4,126
Out-of-state tuition
$4,575
Fees
$948
Books and supplies
$1,008 but varies by program
Other required expenses
varies by program
Explanation of required expenses
Tools and uniforms are the most common additional expenses at the college and vary by program
Room and board (live on campus)*
N/A
Cost information website
https://www.lwtech.edu/admissions/tuition/
Books and supplies and other fees vary by program.
Tuition waivers available to
High school students
Senior citizens
Veterans
Tuition waiver application website
https://www.lwtech.edu/admissions/tuition/
Waiver for children of deceased or disabled law enforcement officers, firefighters, and disabled or deceased veterans.
Contact for counseling or more information
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term)
April 15
Financial aid programs at this school
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
State loans
Federal Direct Loan Program
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Opportunity Grant, Worker Retraining, WorkFirst, Basic Food Employment and Training
Merit-based scholarships and grants
Various scholarships sponsored by the college foundation
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
https://www.lwtech.edu/admissions/veterans-services/
Contact for more information
Entrance difficulty
For incoming students
Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to
Except for allied health programs
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level
Allied health programs
Entrance difficulty level for these groups
Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Education required for admission
High school education
High school diploma or equivalent not required.
Application dates
Admission is available
Fall, winter, spring, summer
Fall* application deadline
Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants
Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline
Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants
Continuous
Some selective admissions programs have specific deadlines.
Application requirements
Online application available
https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx
Application fee
Only for bachelor degrees
Application fee waived
Applicants with financial need.
Submit these items:
Application
Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate
Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement
Required for some students
Applicants without a high school diploma or GED must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate ability to benefit from college courses.
Exams
Other admissions information
Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)
Credits accepted for transfer students
American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Military service
Other
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma
Associate
Bachelor's
School catalog
Faculty and instruction
Academic calendar
Quarters
Grading system
Decimal, pass/no-pass
Graduation requirements
Required number of credits for an associate degree
90 credits
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree
180 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement
Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement
Depends on major
Attendance options
Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Short-term courses
Summer school
Weekends
Optional academic programs
Alternative credit opportunities
Advanced Placement
Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Cooperative education
International Baccalaureate
Internships
Postsecondary enrollment options (high school students can enroll for credit)
Tech prep
Work experience
Credit for Prior Learning
Computing
Computers on campus for student use
Computer lab available to students
Computer network can be accessed from off campus
Online registration for classes
Libraries
Main library name
Lake Washington Technical College Library/Media Center
Student activities
Student government
Lions Pride student publication
Clubs and associations
Student Services
Academic services for all students
Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring
Health and legal services available on campus for all students
Other services for all students
Basic job skills
Orientation
Placement testing
Student lounge
Services for students with disabilities
Services for women and families
Heather Wildes
Director, Early Learning Center
heather.wildes@lwtech.edu
425.739.8117
Child daycare available on campus
Our classrooms operate as separate Preschool (ages 3 years and up) and Toddler (ages 18 months to 3 years) programs.
Daycare cost
Varies based on age of child.
Women's center
Yes
Additional services available for these groups
International students
Low-income students
Minorities
Veterans
Campus security
Career Services
Contact for more information
Percentage of recent graduating class that
Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation
87%
Was counseled by the career services office
90%
Career services offered
Career counseling
Career interest testing
Career library
Job bank
Job fairs
Job interview preparation
On campus recruitment by employers
Résumé preparation assistance
List programs by [ title | cluster ]
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
Accounting [Associate of Applied Science]
Accounting Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Accounting Paraprofessional [Certificate]
Accounting--Accounting Assistant (I-BEST) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Accounting--Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
Accounting--Practical Accounting [Certificate]
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Business Technology--Administrative Assistant [Certificate]
Business Technology--Human Resources [Certificate]
Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education [No Standard Degree]
Animation, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Apparel and Textiles
Sewing [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Architectural Engineering Technology
Architectural Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Architectural Technology--Revit [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto Body Repair
Auto Body Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Auto Body Technician--Estimating/Shop Management [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto Body Technician--Non Structural Repair [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto Body Technician--Refinishing [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto Body Technician--Restoration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto Body Technician--Structural Repair [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Automotive Technology
Auto General Service Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto General Service Technician (I-BEST) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto Repair Technician [Certificate, Associate]
Biological Sciences, General
Associate in Biology--DTA/MRP [Associate, Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Business Management and Administration
Business Technology--Project Management Support [Certificate]
Business, General
Associate in Business--DTA/MRP [Associate, Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Child Care Assisting
Early Childhood Education--Family Child Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--General [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--Infants & Toddlers [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Child Care Services Management
Early Childhood Education--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Community Services
Behavioral & Social Services [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Machining Technology--Introduction to Manual and CNC Machining [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Machining Technology--Introduction to Manual and CNC Machining (I-Best) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Programming
Computing & Software Development [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Computing & Software Development--C++/C# Programmer [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computing & Software Development--Software Development [Certificate]
Information Technology--Computing and Software Development [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Computer Science
Associate in Computer Science--DTA/MRP [Associate, Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Computer Systems Networking and Administration
Computer Security and Network Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Security and Network Technology--Network Support Technician [Certificate]
Computer Systems Technology
Computer Security and Network Technology--IT Support Technician [Certificate]
Construction Management
Associate in Construction Management--DTA/MRP [Associate, Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Culinary Arts
Baking Arts [Associate of Applied Science]
Baking Skills [Certificate]
Culinary Arts [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Culinary Arts (I-BEST) [Certificate]
Data Entry and Processing
Business Technology--Microsoft Office Applications [Certificate]
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Health Sciences [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Health Sciences [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging
Design [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Design--Digital Design [Certificate]
Design--User-Centered Design [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel Technology
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Drafting and Design Technology
Architectural Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Architectural Technology--Revit [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Mechanical Design Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Mechanical Design Technology--AutoCAD [Certificate]
Mechanical Design Technology--CATIA [Certificate]
Mechanical Design Technology--Solidworks [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Early Childhood Education--Initial State Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate]
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronics Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Electronics Technology--PCB Design Technician [Certificate]
Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Electronics Technician [Certificate]
Electronics Technology--Digital Electronics [Certificate]
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Design Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language [No Standard Degree]
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Accounting--Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
Fitness Instructing
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Funeral Service Education [Pre-license Training, Associate of Applied Science]
Health Sciences [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Game and Interactive Media Design
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Graphic Design
Design--Digital Design [Certificate]
Horticulture Operations
Environmental Horticulture [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Environmental Horticulture--Growing [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Human Resources Management
Human Resource Management [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Human Resource Management--Strategic Human Resource Management [Certificate]
Human Resource Management--Talent Management [Certificate]
Human Services
Behavioral & Social Services [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Illustration
Design--Illustration [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Environmental Horticulture [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Environmental Horticulture--Sustainable Landscape Technologies [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Laser and Optical Technology
Electronics Technology--Photonics Technology [Certificate]
Logistics and Materials Management
Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Machine Shop Technology
Machining Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Machining Technology--Introduction to Manual and CNC Machining (I-Best) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Manufacturing Technology
Electronics Technology--Manufacturing Specialist Option [Certificate]
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Billing & Coding Professional [Certificate]
Medical Secretarial Studies
Medical Assisting Office Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Middle School Education and Teaching
Associate in Math Education [Associate, Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Multimedia and Intermedia
Design [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Nursing Assisting
Health Sciences [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Nursing Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Occupational Therapy Assisting
Occupational Therapy Assistant [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Office Support
Business Technology (I-BEST) [Certificate]
Physical Therapy Assisting
Health Sciences [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Physical Therapist Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
Pre-Engineering
Associate in Pre-Engineering--Biochemical & Chemical Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Associate in Pre-Engineering--Computer & Pre-Electrical [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Associate in Pre-Engineering--Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial & Materials Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Pre-Health Services
Health Sciences [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Pre-Nursing
Associate in Pre-Nursing--DTA/MRP [Associate, Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Nursing [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Printing Technologies
Design--User-Centered Design [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Public and Community Health
Behavioral Healthcare [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Health Sciences [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Public Health [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Public Health--Community Health [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Public Health--Epidemiology [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Registered Nursing
Health Sciences [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Nursing [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Robotics Technology
Electronics Automation [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Secondary Education and Teaching
Associate in Math Education [Associate, Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Social Work
Behavioral & Social Services [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Transportation Management
Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Web Page and Multimedia Design
Computing & Software Development [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Computing & Software Development--Web Applications Development [Certificate]
Computing & Software Development--Web Development [Certificate]
Design--Digital Design [Certificate]
Webmaster and Web Management
Business Technology--Web Maintenance [Certificate]
Business Technology--Web Maintenance (I-BEST) [Certificate]
Computing & Software Development [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Computing & Software Development--Web Applications Development [Certificate]
Design--Web and Mobile Design [Certificate]
Welding Technology
Welding Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Welding--Welding Introduction [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
Accounting [Associate of Applied Science]
Accounting Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Accounting Paraprofessional [Certificate]
Accounting--Accounting Assistant (I-BEST) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Accounting--Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
Accounting--Practical Accounting [Certificate]
Architectural Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Architectural Technology--Revit [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Associate in Pre-Engineering--Biochemical & Chemical Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Associate in Pre-Nursing--DTA/MRP [Associate, Transfer, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Auto Body Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Auto General Service Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto General Service Technician (I-BEST) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Auto Repair Technician [Certificate, Associate]
Baking Arts [Associate of Applied Science]
Behavioral & Social Services [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Business Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Business Technology--Human Resources [Certificate]
Business Technology--Microsoft Office Applications [Certificate]
Business Technology--Project Management Support [Certificate]
Business Technology--Web Maintenance [Certificate]
Business Technology--Web Maintenance (I-BEST) [Certificate]
Computer Security and Network Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Security and Network Technology--IT Support Technician [Certificate]
Computer Security and Network Technology--Network Support Technician [Certificate]
Computing & Software Development--C++/C# Programmer [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computing & Software Development--Software Development [Certificate]
Computing & Software Development--Web Applications Development [Certificate]
Computing & Software Development--Web Development [Certificate]
Culinary Arts [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Dental Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Dental Hygiene [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Design [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Design--Digital Design [Certificate]
Design--Illustration [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Design--Web and Mobile Design [Certificate]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Early Childhood Education--Initial State Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate]
Electronics Automation [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Electronics Technician [Certificate]
Electronics Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Electronics Technology--Digital Electronics [Certificate]
Electronics Technology--Manufacturing Specialist Option [Certificate]
Electronics Technology--PCB Design Technician [Certificate]
Environmental Horticulture [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Environmental Horticulture--Sustainable Landscape Technologies [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Funeral Service Education [Pre-license Training, Associate of Applied Science]
Human Resource Management [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Human Resource Management--Strategic Human Resource Management [Certificate]
Human Resource Management--Talent Management [Certificate]
Machining Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Mechanical Design Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Mechanical Design Technology--AutoCAD [Certificate]
Mechanical Design Technology--CATIA [Certificate]
Mechanical Design Technology--Solidworks [Certificate]
Medical Assisting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Assisting Office Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Billing & Coding Professional [Certificate]
Nursing [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Nursing Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Physical Therapist Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
Public Health [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Welding Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
