# Lone Star College System

> Lone Star College System is a public college in The Woodlands, TX, with 45,188 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $15,874 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 19.3%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $44,187.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/lone-star-college-system-1517
- Location: The Woodlands, TX, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.lonestar.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 227182
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $3,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,390 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $15,874 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 25.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 19.3% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $44,187 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 45,188 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Lone Star College System tuition?

In-state tuition at Lone Star College System is $3,330 and out-of-state tuition is $9,390 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $15,874 a year.

### What is the average net price at Lone Star College System?

The average net price at Lone Star College System, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $15,874 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Lone Star College System?

19.3% of first-time, full-time students at Lone Star College System graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Lone Star College System?

The closest matches are Dallas College, Tarrant County College District, and Houston Community College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227182)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/lone-star-college-system-1517. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.