Lake Charles, LA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| SOWELA Technical Community College (in-state) | $4,305 | — |
| LA average | $13,534 | -68% |
| National average | $18,082 | -76% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,305 | $17,220 |
| Out-of-state | $4,305 | $17,220 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
SOWELA Technical Community College ranks 11 by in-state tuition among the 48 LA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to SOWELA Technical Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Northshore Technical Community College | $4,299 |
| Baton Rouge Community College | $4,321 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | $4,283 |
| Delgado Community College | $4,279 |
In-state tuition at SOWELA Technical Community College is $4,305 per year; out-of-state students pay $4,305.
SOWELA Technical Community College in-state tuition is 68% below the LA average of $13,534.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; SOWELA Technical Community College is 76% below that.
$4,305 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at SOWELA Technical Community College comes to about $17,220 for an in-state student and $17,220 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, SOWELA Technical Community College ranks 11 out of the 48 LA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.