SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · Public · Certificate degrees · City
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About SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Lake Charles, LA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,966 students. 43% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $32,303.
Open
Acceptance
$7,525
Net price
2,966
Enrollment
43%
Grad rate
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Career Outcomes
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Affordability
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Selectivity
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Diversity
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Admissions
Open admissions
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$7,525
Average net price
$4,305
In-state tuition
$4,305
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,353
Books & supplies
$15,578
Total cost of attendance
46%
Students receiving Pell grants
0%
Students with federal loans
—
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$32,303
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$32,044
Median earnings (6 yrs)
43%
Graduation rate
59%
Retention rate
53%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,093
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,966
Total enrollment
40%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
51%
First-generation
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Race & ethnicity
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