Sowela Technical Community College

3820 J Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70616

Website: Sowela Technical Community College

Sowela Technical Community College School Description

Technical education deals with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that prepare the individual for a specific occupation or vocation. To assist in the accomplishment of this task, the Southwest Louisiana Trade School was established by the Louisiana Legislature in 1938, and in 1940 classes began in five programs of training. In 1962, the name was changed to SOWELA Technical Institute due to expansion of facilities, growth of the student body, increased curricula, and the need for additional technical education.

In 1971, SOWELA Technical Institute gained significant recognition upon its accreditation by the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - one of the most prestigious educational accrediting agencies in the United States.

SOWELA Technical Institute moved to its present location in January 1980. The institute was renamed SOWELA Regional Technical Institute in March 1990, as it served as the regional center for Region Five.

Another milestone was reached on July 27, 1995, when the school was renamed Louisiana Technical College - SOWELA Campus. SOWELA was among the largest and most progressive post-secondary technical colleges in the state.
The Louisiana Community and Technical College Board of Supervisors changed the status of Louisiana Technical College - SOWELA Campus to SOWELA Technical Community College effective July 1, 2003.
Service Area of the Campus

SOWELA is located at 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This campus is located in Calcasieu Parish and serves citizens of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, Allen and Beauregard Parishes.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 2,940
Students Receiving Aid:
34%
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Sowela Technical Community College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Sowela Technical Community College Students & Campus Life

General

Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 66%
African-American 21%
Other 12%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Louisiana 99%
Texas 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Sowela Technical Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 1,470 $ 2,940  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,248 $ 2,496  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 212 $ 212  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,940 25%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 448 12%  
Any Aid:
  34%  

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Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA 70616
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