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Lake Washington Technical College is located in a large suburb, in Kirkland, Washington. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Lake Washington Technical College top out at the Associate's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Lake Washington Technical College often study nursing and emergency medicine.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,599 students (2,348 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Lake Washington Technical College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To prepare students for today's careers & tomorrow's opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Washington Technical College
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034-8506
General Phone: (425) 739-8100
Admissions Phone: (425) 739-8105
Financial Aid Phone: (425) 739-8106
http://www.lwtc.ctc.edu
Lake Washington Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 43 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 7 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | civil drafting, electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 1 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer programming |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | industrial mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Washington Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Lake Washington Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,599 students (2,348 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kirkland, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (425) 739-8105
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,478 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,478 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,038 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Washington Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 537300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (425) 739-8106
Lake Washington Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 30 | $47,672 | 28 | $47,561 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $47,672 | 28 | $47,561 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Washington Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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