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$4,305
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
SOWELA Technical Community College is an educational institution in Lake Charles, LA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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22 of 22 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Engineering
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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In-State Students
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,439
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$32,303
10 years after entry, working full-time
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | — | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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