SOWELA Technical Community College

SOWELA Overview

SOWELA Technical Community College (SOWELA) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Lake Charles, LA. It is classified as urban-serving multi-campus Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The SOWELA's tuition & fees is $4,305 for Louisiana residents and $4,305 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 71% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,233.

The school has a total enrollment of 3,446 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).

SOWELA Technical Community College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of SOWELA Technical Community College is $4,305 for in-state students and $4,305 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $4,345 for Louisiana residents and $4,345 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$4,305	$4,305

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$4,345	$4,345

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	43%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	59%(full-time), 35% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.26% (19 to 1)
Student Population »	3,446 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,233

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

SOWELA Technical Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at SOWELA
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Phone	337-421-6565
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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