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Sowela Technical Community College
Sowela Technical Community College
LAKE CHARLES, LA . 2 Year 4.3
#832 in Best Colleges in America
3820 SENATOR J BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615

Overview

Sowela Technical Community College is a public two-year college located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Founded in 1938, it is part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The college offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificate programs across various fields, including aviation maintenance, nursing, culinary arts, and industrial technology. Its main campus is situated on the former Chennault Air Force Base, spanning 106 acres and featuring 33 academic buildings, laboratories, a library, and a student center. Additionally, the college has branch campuses in Jennings and Oakdale, serving the southwest Louisiana region. Sowela is renowned for its practice-oriented educational model and close collaboration with local industries, dedicated to providing students with high-quality vocational training and education.

Rankings

  • 29

    #29 in Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America

  • 2

    #2 in Best Community Colleges in Louisiana

  • 234

    #234 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America 29 of 140
  • Best Community Colleges in America 234 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • B Value
  • BDiversity
  • A Safety
  • AStudent Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
    275 Graduates
  • Instrumentation Technician
    223 Graduates
  • Electrician
    191 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    177 Graduates
  • Business Support Services
    118 Graduates
  • Business
    117 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    59 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    57 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    52 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    46 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    2
  • Online Associates Programs
    3
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,644
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    89%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    46%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,470 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,598
  • Undergrads Over 25
    28%
  • Pell Grant
    53%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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