Serving several area cities and international students

The college directly serves the communities of Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kenmore, Mercer Island, Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Duvall, North Bend, Fall City, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, Clyde Hill and Medina.

Lake Washington Technical College serves students from outside our service area as well as international students from around the world.

Our location and surroundings

Lake Washington Technical College is located in the city of Kirkland, off Interstate 405, in northern King County, and is ten miles east of Seattle, west of Redmond and just north of Bellevue.

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, Kirkland has built a sophisticated, urban lifestyle around the waterfront. More than two miles of waterfront and nearly a quarter of the city’s total 10.5 square-mile area is public parks and moorage. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound.

The surrounding area offers a wealth of diverse arts, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

Employment is nearby

Kirkland is Washington state’s seventeenth most populated city. To the east are the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, to the West, Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula. Portland, Oregon is three hours south. Vancouver, British Columbia is two hours north.

The city is close to the major employment centers of Seattle, Bellevue, and employers Boeing, PACCAR, and Microsoft.

Kirkland’s strong local economy is characterized by a healthy mix of small business, corporate headquarters, light industrial and manufacturing, and a growing base of high-tech, biotech and home-based businesses.