Lone Star College System Tuition & Completion (2026)
Lone Star College System is a public community college in The Woodlands, Texas, enrolling about 45,188 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,252 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,330. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (46.2%) and White (21.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,330
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,252 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 45,188 36.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.14%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 111,144
- Room & Board: $10,756 annual estimate
Lone Star College System: what the data shows
Common questions about Lone Star College System, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lone Star College System?
Lone Star College System is located in The Woodlands, TX (ZIP 77381-4399).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Lone Star College System public or private?
Lone Star College System is a Public institution.
How much does Lone Star College System cost?
Published tuition: $3,330 in-state, $9,390 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,252.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,657 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,515 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,128 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,120 |
| $110,001+ | $14,572 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,320.
How big is Lone Star College System?
Total enrollment: 45,188 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 111,144 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lone Star College System?
150%-time completion rate: 21.14%.
What do graduates of Lone Star College System earn?
Median earnings: $32,889 six years after entry; $42,466 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,600.
23.31% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lone Star College System known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (6,485 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (757 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (689 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (529 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (385 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (381 completions)
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General (231 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (230 completions)
- Industrial Technology/Technician (227 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (216 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lone Star College System a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.14%; median earnings $42,466 at 10 years; net price $11,252. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,330
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lone Star College System was $3,330.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,252
2024 Value
In 2024 Lone Star College System had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,252.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,008 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,252 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,320 4-Year In-State Tuition
$37,560 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,756 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,550 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,636 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,544 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Lone Star College System.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lone Star College System was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lone Star College System in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,408 | $3,448 | $6,141 |
| 2014 | $1,504 | $3,544 | $5,631 |
| 2015 | $1,504 | $3,544 | $6,468 |
| 2016 | $1,552 | $3,592 | $5,437 |
| 2017 | $1,600 | $3,760 | $6,940 |
| 2018 | $1,600 | $5,200 | $6,698 |
| 2019 | $1,724 | $5,564 | $8,016 |
| 2020 | $2,160 | $6,000 | $8,711 |
| 2021 | $2,160 | $6,168 | $8,654 |
| 2022 | $2,880 | $8,070 | $9,598 |
| 2023 | $3,090 | $8,700 | $9,322 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lone Star College System reported total enrollment of about 45,188 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (46.2%), White (21.4%), and Black or African American (14.9%). About 23.31% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lone Star College System in 2024 is 45,188 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 111,144 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
21.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Lone Star College System completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 44% male / 56% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lone Star College System.
Return on Investment
$8,600 Median Student Debt
$42,466 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
843.52% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lone Star College System.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 69 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 6,485 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 757 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 689 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 529 completions
5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 385 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 381 completions
7. Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 231 completions
8. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 230 completions
9. Industrial Technology/Technician: 227 completions
Most popular programs at Lone Star College System.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lone Star College System graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lone Star College System from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,339
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,998
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lone Star College System is a public institution located in The Woodlands, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 45,188 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (46.2%), White (21.4%), Black or African American (14.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 21.14%. Approximately 23.31% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
The Woodlands, TX 77381-4399
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.14% graduation rate at Lone Star College System falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 69 distinct degree programs, Lone Star College System provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lone Star College System located?
Lone Star College System is located in The Woodlands, TX.
How much does Lone Star College System cost?
Reported tuition is $3,330 and average net price is $11,252 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,756 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lone Star College System?
Lone Star College System reports undergraduate enrollment of about 111,144 students, Hispanic or Latino (46.2%), White (21.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lone Star College System?
About 50.5% of students at Lone Star College System are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lone Star College System earn?
Median earnings are $32,889 six years after entry and $42,466 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lone Star College System?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lone Star College System students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,600.
Is Lone Star College System public or private?
Lone Star College System is a public institution located in The Woodlands, TX.
Is Lone Star College System an HBCU?
No. Lone Star College System is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lone Star College System a tribal college?
No. Lone Star College System is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lone Star College System a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lone Star College System reports 46.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Lone Star College System religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lone Star College System in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.