SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Lake Charles, LA. It offers 76 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1971 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 3,268 students attended SOWELA Technical Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 90 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 101 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 193 (full-time) and 109 (part-time).
The graduation rate of SOWELA Technical Community College is 40% and transfer-out rate is 11%. The retention rate is 60% at the school.
| Student Population | 3,268 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
| Number of Faculty | 191 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of SOWELA Technical Community College is $4,265
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
79% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,008 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $4,265 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,008 |
Offered Certificate Programs
SOWELA Technical Community College offers 56 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,536 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 25 | 1 | 639 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 26 | 2 | 697 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Total | 56 | 3 | 1,536 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at SOWELA Technical Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,536 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 150 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 639 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 697 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 50 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 13 |
| Business | ✕ | 137 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 137 |
| Total | 150 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 44 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 44 |
| Total | 50 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 3,268 students have enrolled into SOWELA Technical Community College. By gender, 1,532 male and 1,736 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,031 White (62.15%), 745 Black/African American (22.80%), 159 Hispanic (4.87%), 35 Asian (1.07%), and 451 students with other races. 35 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,268 | 1,532 | 1,736 |
| American Indian/Native American | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| Asian | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Black/African American | 745 | 229 | 516 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 73 | 86 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 2,031 | 1,089 | 942 |
| Two More | 135 | 68 | 67 |
| Un-Known | 101 | 35 | 66 |
| Non-resident Alien | 35 | 11 | 24 |
Directory Information
- 3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA
- 337-421-6565
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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