SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College is one of the sixteen public 2-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lake Charles.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,347 students attend the school. Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.SOWELA Technical Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,335, and fees were $850. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,762 and $850 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students3,347 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 3 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 42 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 122 miles radius of SOWELA Technical Community College
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Lamar State College-Orange
35 miles away |
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Louisiana State University-Eunice
47 miles away |
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Lamar State College-Port Arthur
51 miles away |
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South Louisiana Community College
66 miles away |
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College
84 miles away |
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Lee College
114 miles away |
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Galveston College
118 miles away |
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Angelina College
119 miles away |
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Capital Area Technical College
121 miles away |
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Baton Rouge Community College
122 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Council on Occupational Education 11/11/1971 - Current |
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 06/20/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $179/credit | |
| In State Students | $179/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $321/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,055 | $8,055 | $14,445 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,530 | $12,530 | $22,470 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,375 | $22,375 | $40,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of SOWELA Technical Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,541 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $568 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $2,042 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $1,845 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 5% | $7,122 |
$8,913
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,165 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,542 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,516 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,338 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,347
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,562
Women
1,785
Men
51%
Full-time
49%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
66% |
|
Black/African American |
23% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
