How much has SOWELA's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

5.62%

In-State

-42.63%

Out-of-State

SOWELA's tuition & fees has increased from $7,504 (2015) to $4,305 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 42.63% over the past 10 years.

SOWELA's tuition increase rate is lower than the Louisiana's average increase rate of -8.88%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 8.80% from 2015 ($21,716).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, SOWELA's COA is $23,627, which is increased by 9.88% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to SOWELA's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 42.63% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $3,335. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at SOWELA Technical Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,076$7,504-
2016-17$4,185$7,6121.44%
2017-18$4,185$7,612
2018-19$4,185$8,52211.95%
2019-20$4,265$7,692-9.74%
2020-21$4,265$4,265-44.55%
2021-22$4,265$4,265
2022-23$4,325$4,3251.41%
2023-24-$4,265-1.39%
2024-25$4,305$4,3050.94%
SOWELA Technical Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,353, and it has increased 10.90% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,220-
2016-17$1,200-1.64%
2017-18$1,3008.33%
2018-19$1,200-7.69%
2019-20$1,3008.33%
2020-21$1,300
2021-22$1,300
2022-23$1,300
2023-24$1,300
2024-25$1,3534.08%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 17.91% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at SOWELA Technical Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,992-
2016-17$12,992
2017-18$13,2121.69%
2018-19$14,3108.31%
2019-20$14,7863.33%
2020-21$14,786
2021-22$15,1222.27%
2022-23$15,9385.40%
2023-24$15,938
2024-25$17,96912.74%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between SOWELA Technical Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
SOWELA Technical Community College$4,305
($4,305)		$4,265
($4,265)		0.94%
Delgado Community College$4,279
($4,279)		$4,279
($4,279)		-
Baton Rouge Community College$4,321
($4,321)		$4,221
($4,221)		2.37%
South Louisiana Community College$4,210
($4,210)		$4,210
($4,210)		-
Northshore Technical Community College$4,299
($4,299)		$4,203
($4,203)		2.28%
Bossier Parish Community College$4,268
($4,268)		$4,283
($4,283)		-0.35%

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