Overview
SOWELA Technical Community College is a 2-year institution serving five parishes in southwestern Louisiana. Academic programs at SOWELA are divided among five schools offering associate degrees and Louisiana Transfer degrees. The college’s Flight Advising Success Team pairs students with “Flight Advisors” who develop individualized academic plans and provide counseling services. SOWELA’s mascot is the Flying Tiger after the logo from a noteworthy WWII volunteer Air Force flying battalion.
Average Net Price:
$8,191
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,265 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $4,265 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
99%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,102
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,620
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,032
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
61%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2781
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,620
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$6,247,904
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,072,213
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,833
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,716
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
283
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
3,268
Total Number of Undergrads
3,268
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
17
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
22
Countries Represented
20
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
10
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,000
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,716
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingi learned a lot, i enjoyed it very much it gave me my beginning to my future.
Loria from Lake Charles, LA
Small classes make it easier to learn. The teachers want you to pass, so they will go great lengths to help you score that A. Such a breeze than a big university!
Naomi from Lake Charles, LA
This school is very informative . You can work around your schedule. They also have evening class. With a comfortable setting.
Jessica from Lake Charles, LA
SOWELA has become one of the best decisions of my life. Not only do they do their best to make the student's lives easier but they also believe in giving back to their students. The teachers here genuinely care, and that is something remarkable!
Amber from Lake Charles, LA
It's affordable for anyone. The teachers are willing to work with students for passing grades. The campus is easy to get around.
Anya from Lake Charles, LA
This college has very good teachers that want the best for their students. Not only do they give good teaching, they also provide easy access for books and knowledge via online. The staff is very kind and friendly and greets every new student that walks in.
Cody from Lake Charles, LA
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