Outcomes at SOWELA
Graduation Rate
40.22%
Transfer-out Rate
11.67%
Retention Rate
60.00%
The graduation rate at SOWELA Technical Community College is 40.22% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Louisiana. 224 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 557 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 24.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 11.67% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Louisiana. The retention rate (full-time students) is 60% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Louisiana.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between SOWELA Technical Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at SOWELA Technical Community College. 224 students have completed and 65 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 29 students still enrolled and 239 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 557 | 308 | 249 |
| Completers | 224 (40.22%) | 129 (41.88%) | 95 (38.15%) |
| Transfer-out | 65 (11.67%) | 24 (7.79%) | 41 (16.47%) |
| Still Enrolled | 29 (5.21%) | 19 (6.17%) | 10 (4.02%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 239 (42.91%) | 136 (44.16%) | 103 (41.37%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 78 students have completed in 2 years and additional 119 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 224 (40.22%) |
129 (41.88%) |
95 (38.15%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 119 (21.36%) |
63 (20.45%) |
56 (22.49%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 105 (18.85%) |
66 (21.43%) |
39 (15.66%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 174 (31.24%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 78 (14.00%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 96 (17.24%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40.22% (224/557) | 41.88% (129/308) | 38.15% (95/249) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 75.00% (3/4) | 66.67% (2/3) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.18% (35/139) | 31.25% (20/64) | 20.00% (15/75) |
| Hispanic | 47.37% (9/19) | 50.00% (6/12) | 42.86% (3/7) |
| White | 45.38% (157/346) | 44.39% (91/205) | 46.81% (66/141) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 16.67% (2/12) | 0.00% (0/5) | 28.57% (2/7) |
| Two or More Race | 47.83% (11/23) | 61.54% (8/13) | 30.00% (3/10) |
| Unknown | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |