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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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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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