Lone Star College System

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,848

Cost of attendance at Lone Star College System in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,168

Cost of attendance at Lone Star College System in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lone Star College System was $9,036. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Lone Star College

Lone Star College net price calculator

$9,036

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Lone Star College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,036	$403 (5%)	$7,356	$8,095	$10,417	$12,606	$13,875
2021	$8,633	$232 (3%)	$7,577	$8,423	$10,821	$12,855	$13,540
2020	$8,401	$1,051 (14%)	$7,146	$7,538	$9,390	$12,136	$13,064
2019	$7,350	$772 (12%)	$5,774	$6,211	$8,475	$10,805	$11,277
2018	$6,578	$1,381 (27%)	$5,769	$6,561	$8,778	$10,952	$11,310
2017	$5,197	$1,041 (17%)	$4,301	$4,955	$7,369	$9,219	$9,794
2016	$6,238	$568 (10%)	$5,590	$6,180	$8,462	$10,367	$10,682
2015	$5,670	$290 (5%)	$4,835	$5,404	$7,529	$9,224	$9,738
2014	$5,960	--	$5,294	$6,033	$8,265	$9,674	$9,999

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lone Star College System's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,994	$168	$4,848	$17,596	$2,550
2021	$24,826	$1,337 (6%)	$4,680	$17,596	$2,550
2020	$23,489	$364 (2%)	$4,244	$16,695	$2,550
2019	$23,125	$1,787 (8%)	$3,880	$16,695	$2,550
2018	$21,338	$2,700 (14%)	$3,403	$15,935	$2,000
2017	$18,638	$1,574 (9%)	$3,232	$13,406	$2,000
2016	$17,064	No change	$3,184	$11,880	$2,000
2015	$17,064	$630 (4%)	$3,184	$11,880	$2,000
2014	$16,434	$268 (2%)	$3,184	$12,500	$750
2013	$16,702	--	$3,184	$12,768	$750

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Lone Star College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,550.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Lone Star College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,996

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,996
How much is Lone Star College application fees?: Lone Star College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Lone Star College offers the following payment plans: Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lone Star College System cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$200	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$255	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lone Star College System during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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