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.

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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
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA
Phone	337-421-6565
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,265 Out-of-State$4,265
Student Population »	3,268 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	40%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	60% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,008
Students to Faculty	16:1 (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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Louisiana Residents	Out-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

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Louisiana Residents	Out-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
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	4	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	54	20	NOT 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.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Forest Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	45 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Instrumentation Technology/Technician	88 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/Technician	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
General Studies	142 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

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/Technician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	102 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	92 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	44 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Design and Visual Communications	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	44 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	55 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	32 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	34 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	8 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	3,068	1,470	1,598
Male Students	1,449	753	696
Female Students	1,619	717	902

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 Enrollment	3,268
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	511
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	900
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,857

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