by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lake Washington Institute of Technology ran $5,997 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $12,062. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for totaled $2,706 in-state and $3,258 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,291 | $8,804 |
| Fees | $2,706 | $3,258 |
| Total | $5,997 | $12,062 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Lake Washington Institute of Technology cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Lake Washington Institute of Technology tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Lake Washington Institute of Technology sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Lake Washington Institute of Technology has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,029 | $8,105 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,102 | $8,299 |
| One Year Ago | $3,195 | $8,548 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,291 | $8,804 |
The following chart shows how tuition at LWTech has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $12,423 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 9.32%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $6,556. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 5.97%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,782.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,556 | $12,782 |
| In 2 Years | $7,167 | $13,545 |
| In 3 Years | $7,835 | $14,354 |
| In 4 Years | $8,565 | $15,211 |
| In 5 Years | $9,363 | $16,119 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $55,892, or about $30,123 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, check out the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Financial Aid page.
