Sowela Technical Community College-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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School Summary

Sowela Technical Community College

General Information:

Founded in 1938, Sowela Technical Community College is seated on 84 acres located in Calcasieu county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 16:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 989. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70615
For more information call: 337 421-6550. This school has a website at https://www.sowela.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.sowela.edu/admissions/how-to-enroll/application/

Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: proof of immunization, proof of Selective Service status, orientation
Application Requirements:
Other Requirements: Placement Tests

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$3,336.00	$3,336.00
Room and Board	$0.00	$0.00
Fees	$970.00	$970.00
Total	$4,306.00	$4,306.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.sowela.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	0%	0%
500-599	0%	0%
400-499	0%	0%
300-399	0%	37%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	0%
24-29	0%
18-23	0%
12-17	0%
6-11	0%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	4%
11-25%	9.00%
26-50%	15.00%
Under 50%	73.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:
No intercollegiate male sports found.

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:
No intercollegiate female sports found.

Intramural Sports - Male:
No intramural male sports found.

Intramural Sports - Female:
No intramural female sports found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:
No intercollegiate male scholarships found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:
No intercollegiate female scholarships found.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	1,532
Female	1,736
Total	3,268

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	1,532
Female	1,736
Total	3,268

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	1%
African American	24%
Hispanic	4%
Native American	0%
White	63%
Other	6%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	73%
At Least 25 Years Old	27%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	98%
Out Of State	2%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	N/A
Live Off Campus	N/A

Student Events (Top 3)

Spring Fest, Welcome Week, Career Fair

Student Organizations (Top 5)

SkillsUSA, Student Government Association (SGA), Graphic Arts, Nursing Association, Phi Theta Kappa

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

50.0401 Design and Visual Communications, General
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
11.0103 Information Technology
52.0101 Business/Commerce, General
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
52.0401 Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
15.0404 Instrumentation Technology/Technician
41.0301 Chemical Technology/Technician
46.0302 Electrician
48.0508 Welding Technology/Welder
48.0501 Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
47.0608 Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
03.0511 Forest Technology/Technician
51.3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
15.1301 Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
12.0503 Culinary Arts/Chef Training
52.0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
51.0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist
24.0102 General Studies
15.0699 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
24.0199 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission

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Official Website | 1-800-822-PLAN (7526) | 512.936.3200

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

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School Summary

Sowela Technical Community College

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Admissions

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Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.