Lake Charles, LA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

SOWELA Technical Community College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,316-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#229
Rank of 3,050
#7
LA rank
3,316
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

SOWELA Technical Community College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #229 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#229
of 3,050 ranked nationally
82%
safer than ranked campuses its size
0
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

No change

SOWELA Technical Community College was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

SOWELA Technical Community College is a Public institution located in Lake Charles, LA, enrolling approximately 3,316 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within LA, it ranks #7 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,316 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at SOWELA Technical Community College is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in LA averaging 8.32 incidents per 1,000 students, SOWELA Technical Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#229

Top 500 nationally

State Rank (LA)

#7

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Where SOWELA Technical Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

0 Safer than most safer than 82% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

SOWELA Technical Community College percentile rank 92.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #229 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

SOWELA Technical Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$4,305
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,305
Avg Net Price
$7,525
Pell Grant Recipients
46%
How does this cost rank in LA? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$32,044
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,303

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

SOWELA Technical Community College: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

SOWELA Technical Community College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

LA

SOWELA Technical Community College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#229
Enrollment
3,316
Data year
2023

WV

Shepherd University

1.51 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,813
Enrollment
3,318
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, TX · 3,315 enrolled
Safety Score 12.97
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · 3,318 enrolled
Safety Score 1.51
Wingate University
Wingate, NC · 3,322 enrolled
Safety Score 7.53
Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX · 3,309 enrolled
Safety Score 12.69
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA · 3,323 enrolled
Safety Score 6.92

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest SOWELA Technical Community College nationally (rank #229), regardless of size or state.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
National Rank #228
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
National Rank #230
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA
National Rank #227
Northshore Technical Community College
Bogalusa, LA
National Rank #231
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
National Rank #226

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOWELA Technical Community College safe?
SOWELA Technical Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #229 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at SOWELA Technical Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does SOWELA Technical Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in LA.
Does SOWELA Technical Community College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding SOWELA Technical Community College's Safety Profile

SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles, LA enrolls 3,316 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #229 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

What this means for you

SOWELA Technical Community College's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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