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Kirkland Colleges

Kirkland Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Kirkland

There are at least 2 colleges in Kirkland, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 5,255 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,526 full-time students, and a reported 650 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Kirkland; see particularly Seattle, Bellevue, Bothell, and Shoreline colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Washington Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Kirkland is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

Kirkland Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Lake Washington Technical College
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, Washington 98034-8506

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, registered nursing, medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, sports and fitness management, applied horticulture, cosmetology, architectural drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,996 students, 2,352 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, Washington 98083-0579

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business administration, theology and religious vocations, registered nursing, counseling psychology, psychology, elementary school teaching, business management, organizational communications.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,259 students, 1,174 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 650 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-560. Math: 440-560. Writing: 430-550.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bellevue Colleges5109,56915,929 
Bothell Colleges230,1503,971 
Kenmore Colleges118,6781,10349
Redmond Colleges145,256873 
Seattle Colleges23563,37474,6239,375
Shoreline Colleges153,0255,581 

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