Stock image of College Campus wall

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX, USA

Lone Star College System is a set of 6 two-year community colleges and two university centers. It is the largest public college system in the Greater Houston, Texas, area and one of the fastest growing in the US. Many students choose to study liberal arts and humanities, nursing, or industrial production technician training. LSCS offers associate degrees, professional certification, and transferable credits.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
100%
Out-Of-State Students
2%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
68,653
Total Number of Undergrads
68,653
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$8,016
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$5,136
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$6,456
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$2550

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,911
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,091
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,313

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
13%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,835
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$80

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Student Organizations
173
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Hurricanes
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Houston
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
Bryan
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,800

What Students Are Saying