Lake Washington Institute of Technology — tuition $3,195 in-state, $8,548 out-of-stateLake Washington Institute of Technology campus, Kirkland, WA. Photo: Pokechu22, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 40%
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
27/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
3,357
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,545
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Lake Washington Institute of Technology ▼
50%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$50,669
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,895
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,047
Median debt at graduation
37%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
13.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Lake Washington Institute of Technology Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $1,040,092
Avg rent near campus: $2,516/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98021 (2.4% cap, Bothell)
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🏆 Where Lake Washington Institute of Technology Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,679 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person51%
Hybrid (Some Online)25%
Fully Online24%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)38%
25-64 (Adult)52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
Tuition at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is
$3,195 for in-state students
and $8,548 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,545.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
The graduation rate at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is 40%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology a good school?
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has a total enrollment of 3,357 students.
Is there rental demand near Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
Yes! Approximately 50% of students at Lake Washington Institute of Technology live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,679 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Kirkland area.
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