SOWELA Technical Community College

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Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Open

Enrollment

$3,335

Avg. Tuition

4,453

Total Students

Urban

Lake Charles, LA

Founded 1938

Main campus located on the former Chennault Air Force Base

About SOWELA Technical Community College

SOWELA Technical Community College is a public technical community college that provides traditional, distance, and lifelong learning experiences. It offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates focused on workforce development and industry-based curriculum.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianVeterinary TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $6,670

Welding

Technical Diploma

Duration: 18 months
Tuition: $5,000

Practical Nursing

Technical Diploma

Duration: 18 months
Tuition: $5,500

HVAC Training

Certificate

Duration: 18 weeks
Tuition: $3,999

CDL Training

Certificate

Duration: 7 weeks
Tuition: $5,950

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
16:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Proof of immunization
  • Selective Service registration
  • Placement test (ACT/SAT or Accuplacer)
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $3,335
Books & Supplies $1,300
Equipment Fees $930
Estimated Total $5,565

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • SOWELA Foundation Scholarships
  • TOPS
  • MJ Foster Promise
  • Louisiana GO Grant

Graduate Outcomes

47%

Graduation Rate

91%

Job Placement Rate

100%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$36,236

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

ExxonMobilPhillips 66Chennault International AirportLake Charles Memorial Health System

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available

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