SOWELA Technical Community College

SOWELA Technical Community College is a public community college located in Lake Charles, LA. It offers 74 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs). It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,265 for Louisiana residents and $4,265 for out-of-state students at SOWELA Technical Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,874) of public community colleges in Louisiana.
It has 3,268 students that are higher than the average population (1,786 students) of community colleges in Louisiana. In addition, 511 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Louisiana community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $44,000.

Academic Overview

SOWELA Technical Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,265 for Louisiana residents and $4,265 for other students on average. It offers 74 degree programs through 54 Certificate, 20 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs (4 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA
Phone337-421-6565
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,265
Out-of-State$4,265
Student Population »3,268 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »40%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate60% (Full-time)
35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,008
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$44,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,265 for Louisiana residents and $4,265 for out-of-state students at SOWELA Technical Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($4,874) over public community colleges in Louisiana.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at SOWELA Technical Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Louisiana community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,265$4,265
Books & Supplies$1,300
Off-Campus Living Costs$15,938
Average Financial Aid$4,008
Cost of Attendance$21,503$21,503
After Financial Aid$17,495$17,495
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$44,000
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State Students
SOWELA Technical Community College$4,265$4,265
Public Community Colleges in Louisiana$4,207$4,874
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

SOWELA Technical Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs42NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5420NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Forest Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information Technology21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training45 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Instrumentation Technology/Technician88 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
82 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)89 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
89 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
General Studies142 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Chemical Technology/Technician8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician102 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
92 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder44 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Design and Visual Communications3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 44 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training55 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/Commerce32 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
34 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,268 students at SOWELA Technical Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,449 male students and 1,619 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,0681,4701,598
Male Students1,449753696
Female Students1,619717902

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At SOWELA Technical Community College, there are 3,268 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,411 students were attending classes through distance learning (511 students are enrolled exclusively and 900 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,268
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses511
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses900
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,857

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