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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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we realize that your end goal is not only graduation but a future full of opportunities. Whether that is transferring to a four-year university, entering the job market with an in-demand skillset or something in between. Make your goals a reality!
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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.
Featured News
SOWELA’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology Program Adds Three Vehicles to Training Fleet
The Program Aims to Increase Hands-on Electronics Training with New Scan Tools, Tire Mounting Machine and Alignment Machine (Lake Charles,…
SOWELA Hosts Transportation Open House on June 6
Individuals Interested in Aviation Maintenance or Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Careers are Invited to Explore Academic Offerings and Job Opportunities…
SOWELA Expands Program Offerings in Allen Parish
Industrial Electrical Technology Now Offered at SOWELA Oakdale with Classes Starting in August (Lake Charles, Louisiana – April 28, 2023)…
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
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
Students Showcased Graphic Design Skills in ‘Real World, Real Work’ Competition (Lake Charles, Louisiana – November 17, 2023) Earlier this…
Free Fiber Optics Training Now Available at SOWELA for Calcasieu and Cameron Parish Residents
Business Faculty Leaders from Five States to Visit SOWELA for Networking and Professional Development (Lake Charles, Louisiana – November 16,…
SOWELA Students Bring Home Second Place Prize in National Video Competition
Digital Arts and Communication Students Awarded $1,000 from the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (Lake Charles, Louisiana –…
SOWELA Hosts Regional Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Conference November 13-14
Business Faculty Leaders from Five States to Visit SOWELA for Networking and Professional Development (Lake Charles, Louisiana – November 7,…
Spring 2024 Enrollment Now Open at All SOWELA Locations
Financial Aid and Academic Advising Appointments Are Available for Prospective Students (Lake Charles, Louisiana – October 30, 2023) Spring 2024…
SOWELA’s Inaugural Feed the Tiger Food Drive Happening November 8
Event Benefits the SOWELA Food Pantry to Help Combat Food Insecurity Within the SOWELA Community (Lake Charles, Louisiana – October…
SOWELA and McNeese Sign New Articulation Agreement for Nursing Students to Transfer Credits
Students Can Fully Transfer Credits From SOWELA to Enter McNeese With as Few as 30 Credit Hours Remaining to Complete…
SOWELA Ranked #1 Community College in Louisiana by Niche
SOWELA Also Ranked in the Top 12% Of Community Colleges Nationwide (Lake Charles, Louisiana – October 20, 2022) The national…
