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School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
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Campus Location3820 J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70616
USA
Main Tel: (337) 491-2698
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Sowela Technical Community College HighlightsWhere Sowela Technical Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering technician, mechanics and repair, production trades, computer science and engineering, and construction trades.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| 1-2 year certificate | 187 | 23 | | Associate | 186 | 16 | | < 1 year certificate | 48 | 15 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Sowela Technical Community College was 1,627 in 2007 (1,231 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,470 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,940 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Sowela Technical Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 41 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (32 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (37 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (8 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded) - Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (104 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (0 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (62 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (77 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (26 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (21 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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