Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About Lone Star College System
Lone Star College System (LSCS) is a public community college system serving the northern portions of the Greater Houston, Texas, area. As of fall 2025, it enrolls over 95,000 students. The headquarters of the Lone Star College System are located in The Woodlands and in unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas.
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Open
Acceptance
$11,252
Net price
45,188
Enrollment
21%
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Graduation & retention rates
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Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
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Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
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Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,252
Average net price
$3,330
In-state tuition
$9,390
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$2,550
Books & supplies
$15,521
Total cost of attendance
23%
Students receiving Pell grants
7%
Students with federal loans
$8,600
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$42,466
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$32,889
Median earnings (6 yrs)
21%
Graduation rate
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Retention rate
66%
Earn more than a HS grad
$3,998
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
45,188
Total enrollment
64%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
51%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Lone Star College System FAQ
Is Lone Star College System a public or private school?
Lone Star College System is a public institution located in The Woodlands, TX.
What is the acceptance rate at Lone Star College System?
Lone Star College System has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Lone Star College System cost?
The average annual net price at Lone Star College System is $11,252 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,330 in-state and $9,390 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Lone Star College System?
About 21% of students at Lone Star College System complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Lone Star College System graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Lone Star College System students earn a median of $42,466 per year.
How many students attend Lone Star College System?
Lone Star College System enrolls about 45,188 students.
Campus
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