Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,090 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,700 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,637 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,322 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 23.08% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 7.86% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Lone Star College System Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,700
Books and supplies
$2,550
Fees and remainder
$3,387
Sticker price
$14,637
Average net price
$9,322
Average aid coverage
36%
$5,315 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lone Star College System pays approximately $9,322 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Lone Star College System?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
Lone Star College System net price
$9,322
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
Lone Star College System Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,700 and average net price at $9,322. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,700
Current net price
$9,322
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
18.50%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$42,466
Undergraduates
47,486
10-Year Median Earnings - Lone Star College System vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lone Star College System graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lone Star College System?
Undergraduates
47,486
Completion rate
18.50%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
23.08%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
7.86%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 23.08% of Lone Star College System students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 7.86% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Lone Star College System
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lone Star College System's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Lone Star College System lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Lone Star College System is listed at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381-4399. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Lone Star College System with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star College System | Not available | $8,700 | $9,322 | $42,466 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Lone Star College System's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Lone Star College System in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Lone Star College System tuition?
Lone Star College System's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,700.
What is Lone Star College System's average net price?
Lone Star College System's average net price in the local dataset is $9,322.
What is Lone Star College System's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,466 for Lone Star College System.
Is Lone Star College System accredited?
Lone Star College System's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Lone Star College System?
The local dataset lists 47,486 undergraduate students at Lone Star College System.
What percentage of Lone Star College System students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lone Star College System in the local dataset is 23.08%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lone Star College System?
The federal loan rate for Lone Star College System in the local dataset is 7.86%.
Where should I verify Lone Star College System data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lone Star College System or the latest official federal education data.