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3820 J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70616
p. 337-491-2698
w. www.sowela.edu
Lake Charles, LA 70616
p. 337-491-2698
w. www.sowela.edu
Sowela Technical Community College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,670 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,535 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Small
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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/
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Sowela Technical Community College?
Ranks 4022nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,248 | $1,248 | $2,496 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $212 | $212 | $212 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $52 | $52 | $104 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,670 | $2,670 | $4,140 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,492 | $13,492 | $14,962 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,556 | $8,556 | $10,026 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,260  $1,470 |
$1,260  $1,470 |
$2,520  $2,940 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,367  $7,661 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,941  $3,161 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,476  $5,886 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Sowela Technical Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Sowela Technical Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,018 | 29 |  25% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $765 | 22 |  19% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $664 | 5 |  4% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 46 |  40% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Sowela Technical Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 175 | 159 | 334 |
Hispanic | 17 | 10 | 27 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 4 | 15 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 4 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 657 | 358 | 1,015 |
Race Unknown | 100 | 35 | 135 |
| Total | 965 | 570 | 1,535 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Sowela Technical Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 68 | 77 | |
| 52 | 8 | 60 | |
| 41 | N/A | 41 | |
| 37 | N/A | 37 | |
| 2 | 31 | 33 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Sowela Technical Community College Ranks 2969th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $40,888 ($39,885 male / $42,239 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 61 (35 male / 26 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 45 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $614,953 |
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