Lone Star College System

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About Lone Star College System

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Lone Star College System is a large public college located on an urban campus in The Woodlands, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 88,809, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The college offers 3 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 18%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,930, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,700.

The Woodlands, TX

$6,930

Avg in-state
tuition

$8,700

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

48%

Retention Rate Insight

48% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

18%

Graduation Rate Insight

18% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

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High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

89k

Students enrolled

58%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

33%

Unknown

5%

Black

18%

Hispanic

58%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

11%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

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Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

15

Total Online Enrollment

39,583

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

87% On-campus

13% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold11% online

AssociateCheck Bold16% online

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

100%

State Grant Aid

10%

Institution Grant Aid

3%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,621
State Grant Aid$2,841
Institution Grant Aid$1,345
Pell Grant Aid$3,681

Financial Outlook

$9k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.