SOWELA Technical Community College
Public, 2-year
3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Quick Facts
2,979
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
$32,044
Median Earnings (6yr)
$4,265
In-State Tuition
$8,861
Avg Net Price
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About SOWELA Technical Community College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Certificate |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave |
| City | Lake Charles, LA |
| ZIP Code | 70615 |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Neil Aspinwall (Chancellor)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,979 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 52% |
| Male | 48% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 64.1% |
| Black | 23.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4.0% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.2% |
| Unknown | 0.9% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 29.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 38.7% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$4,265
In-State Tuition
$4,265
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,402
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,861
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 42% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 42% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Total Debt | $4,250 |
| Cohort Default Rate | 2.1% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,703 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,472 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,801 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $10,352 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$32,044
6 Years After
$32,061
8 Years After
$32,303
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $16,089 | 75th percentile: $53,995
Student Outcomes
61%
Part-Time Retention
43%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,043
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,806
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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