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Lake Washington Technical College, also popular as LWTC, is located in Kirkland, Washington. Though the main campus is in Kirkland, the college operates a branch campus in Redmond. It was established in the year 1949 and today the college boasts an enrollment of over 4,000 students annually with more than 50% of those being female candidates. LWTC offers various associate’s and professional programs in several fields of study ranging from banking and accounting to multimedia design and production.
LWTC has an active student administration which provides a variety services for professional and personal student development. The campus is home to a variety of clubs and organizations which include the Dental Hygiene club, the Phi Theta Kappa Club, and the Skills USA Club.
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Campus Location11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034-8506
USA
Main Tel: (425) 739-8100
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Lake Washington Technical College HighlightsWhere Lake Washington Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture, nutrition and exercise therapy, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 38 | 15 | | 1-2 year certificate | 30 | 12 | | < 1 year certificate | 17 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Lake Washington Technical College was 3,996 in 2007 (2,352 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,784 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,095 |
Financial Aid: Lake Washington Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 30 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 14 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 19 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (4 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (1 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (8 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (10 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (33 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (2 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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