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SOWELA Technical Community College

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Tuition & Fees $4,265
($4,325)
Student Population 3,268
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,008
Graduation Rate 40 %
Students:Faculty 16 : 1

Academic Overview

SOWELA Technical Community College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is an Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $4,325 for Louisiana residents and $4,265 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 3,268 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from SOWELA Technical Community College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $44,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, SOWELA's tuition & fees is $4,325 for Louisiana residents and $4,265 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,325$4,265
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at SOWELA.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,008 and 79% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,268 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Graduation Rate for SOWELA Technical Community College is 40 %
Graduation Rate
40%
Transfer-out Rate for SOWELA Technical Community College is 11 %
Transfer-out Rate
11%
Retention Rate for SOWELA Technical Community College is 60 %
Retention Rate
60%
Student Population for SOWELA Technical Community College is 3,268
Student Population
3,268
Student to Faculty Ratio for SOWELA Technical Community College is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,008 at SOWELA Technical Community College.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,008

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Phone337-421-6565
WEBwww.sowela.edu/
Admissionwww.sowela.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.sowela.edu/admissions/how-to-enroll/application/
Financial Aidwww.sowela.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.sowela.edu/admissions/financial_aid/net-price-calculator/
Disability Servicewww.sowela.edu/student-life/student-services/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

SOWELA offers 76 major programs through online and on-site education where 6 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's203
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate20
Less Than 1 Year Certificate251
1-2 Years Certificate262
2-4 Years Certificate30

Special Learning Opportunities

SOWELA Technical Community College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

SOWELA Technical Community College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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