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SOWELA Technical Community College

SOWELA Technical Community College is a small, public institution located in Lake Charles, la. SOWELA Technical Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 43 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 2,796 undergraduates
cost $4,325 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! SOWELA Technical Community College is known for its top major, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
Business/Commerce, General
Culinary Arts and Related Services

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $4,325
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,300
Cost of attendance* $5,625
Financial aid package $4,997
Estimated cost $628 See my potential costs

Out of state

Annual tuition $4,325
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,300
Cost of attendance* $5,625
Financial aid package $4,997
Estimated cost $628 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? SOWELA Technical Community College has a total enrollment of 2,796, with gender‑binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

3,268

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
63%
African American %
24%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
2%
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Campus info

map 3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
phone 337-421-6550
address www.sowela.edu/

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about SOWELA Technical Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is SOWELA Technical Community College?

SOWELA Technical Community College is located in Lake Charles, la.

How much does it cost for 2 years at SOWELA Technical Community College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at SOWELA Technical Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $1,256 .

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