SOWELA Technical Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	43%

Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, SOWELA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of SOWELA Technical Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

SOWELA Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SOWELA is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at SOWELA suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,265

Cost of attendance at SOWELA Technical Community College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,265

Cost of attendance at SOWELA Technical Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at SOWELA Technical Community College received on average $5,644 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,644

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	215	53%	$5,055	$1,086,882
Other Federal Grant	217	53%	$5,866	$1,272,918
State Grant/Scholarships	235	58%	$2,857	$671,429
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	88	22%	$930	$81,866
Total Grant & Scholarships	359	88%	$5,644	$2,026,213

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SOWELA Technical Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SOWELA Technical Community College students is 43.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.2%.

43.4%

African American 34.1% 44 students
white 47.4% 185 students
hispanic 22.2% 4 students
Mixed Race 51.8% 14 students

Service Offerings

SOWELA Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SOWELA Technical Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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