Overview

Sowela Technical Community College is a 2-year institution located in Lake Charles, LA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, LA  70615
United States

Contact Allsion Dering
Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid
Phone: 337-421-6550
Fax: 337-491-2663

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business/commerce, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Electrician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Forest Technology/technician
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Welding Technology/welder
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Visual Communications, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

590

Applied

590

Accepted

2,914

Enrolled

Female Admissions

253

Females Applied

253

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

337

Males Applied

337

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.1

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record
Other requirements:	Proof of immunization, proof of Selective Service status

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

3,335

In-state

3,335

Out-of-state

3,335

In-district

Fees

930

Full-time student fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

4,997

Avg. Financial Aid Package

5,129

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

1,443

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. Loan Aid

1,842

Avg. Grant Aid

3,005

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

99%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

95%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,914

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.53%
Black or African American	23.75%
White or Caucasian	63.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.82%
Asian	0.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.24%
Two or more races	4.26%
Other	1.48%

Gender

Male (47.05%)

Female (52.95%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fest, Welcome Week and Career Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Phi Theta Kappa

Most popular organizations:
SkillsUSA, Student Government Association (SGA), Graphic Arts, Nursing Association and Phi Theta Kappa

Faculty

191

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 90

Part-time - 101

Male - 91

Female - 100