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16:1

student/faculty ratio

#1

community college in Louisiana five years running according to Niche and WalletHub

14

average class size

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At SOWELA, our goal is to prepare students for in-demand, high-wage jobs using industry-based curriculum and technology in state-of-the-art facilities. The result: education that is transforming lives in big ways.

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SOWELA Announces Short-term Winter Training Options

SOWELA Announces Short-term Winter Training Options

Choose from CDL, Medical Assistant, EMT and HVAC Training with Scholarships Available for Those Who Qualify (Lake Charles, Louisiana –…
SOWELA Culinary Arts Program Hosting Scholarship Informational Session December 7

SOWELA Culinary Arts Program Hosting Scholarship Informational Session December 7

College to Offer Scholarships of up to $1,500 to New Culinary Students for Spring 2024 (Lake Charles, Louisiana – November…
SOWELA Digital Arts Students Score First, Second and Third Place at American Advertising Federation Houston Conference

SOWELA Digital Arts Students Score First, Second and Third Place at American Advertising Federation Houston Conference

Students Showcased Graphic Design Skills in ‘Real World, Real Work’ Competition (Lake Charles, Louisiana – November 17, 2023) Earlier this…

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3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
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SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Officer

Candy Parker

candy.parker@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483

3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

ADA Officer

Maegan Lewis

maegan.lewis@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483

3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

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