Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,265 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $4,265 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,402 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,861 | State avg: $17,038. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 41.77% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does SOWELA Technical Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$4,265
Books and supplies
$1,300
Fees and remainder
$10,837
Sticker price
$16,402
Average net price
$8,861
Average aid coverage
46%
$7,541 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at SOWELA Technical Community College pays approximately $8,861 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Louisiana average of $17,038 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is SOWELA Technical Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Louisiana and national averages.
SOWELA Technical Community College net price
$8,861
Louisiana average
$17,038
National average
$17,506
SOWELA Technical Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $4,265 and average net price at $8,861. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$4,265
Current net price
$8,861
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for SOWELA Technical Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$32,303
Undergraduates
2,979
10-Year Median Earnings - SOWELA Technical Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
SOWELA Technical Community College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends SOWELA Technical Community College?
Undergraduates
2,979
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
41.77%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 41.77% of SOWELA Technical Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at SOWELA Technical Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
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Accreditation
SOWELA Technical Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
SOWELA Technical Community College is listed at 3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare SOWELA Technical Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Not available | $4,265 | $8,861 | $32,303 |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | 90.91% | $19,686 | $36,972 | $92,405 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | Not available | Not available | Not available | $78,495 |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology | Not available | Not available | Not available | $75,071 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | Not available | Not available | Not available | $74,671 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is SOWELA Technical Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for SOWELA Technical Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is SOWELA Technical Community College tuition?
SOWELA Technical Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $4,265.
What is SOWELA Technical Community College's average net price?
SOWELA Technical Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,861.
What is SOWELA Technical Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,303 for SOWELA Technical Community College.
Is SOWELA Technical Community College accredited?
SOWELA Technical Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend SOWELA Technical Community College?
The local dataset lists 2,979 undergraduate students at SOWELA Technical Community College.
What percentage of SOWELA Technical Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for SOWELA Technical Community College in the local dataset is 41.77%.
What is the federal loan rate at SOWELA Technical Community College?
The federal loan rate for SOWELA Technical Community College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify SOWELA Technical Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with SOWELA Technical Community College or the latest official federal education data.