The Lamar Salter campus is in Leesville, Louisiana. Its location near Fort Polk and between Alexandria and Lake Charles, Louisiana makes it a convenient place for residents of Vernon Parish and beyond to take college courses and up skill their credentials close to home.
The site offers two-year academic and technical programs that lead to employment in the workforce or the opportunity to transfer credits to a four-year university. Dual enrollment and adult education offerings are also available at the SOWELA Leesville location.
The following programs are offered at the SOWELA Lamar Salter Instructional Site:
- Business Administration On-site or Online (AAS)
- Carpentry (TD)
- Culinary Arts Online (AAS)
- Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (TD)
- Practical Nursing (AAS)
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology (TD)
- Welding (TD)
SOWELA Lamar Salter students can take advantage of transfer opportunities.
For more information, call (337) 537-3135 or email onestop@sowela.edu. SOWELA Leesville is located at 15014 Lake Charles Highway, Leesville, Louisiana 71446.
Leesville Campus Map

Facilities
- Main Building
- Workforce Building
- Student Awnings