Paying for Lone Star College System
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$6,960 ($5,544)
Off-campus Living Costs
$17,596
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$290 ($231)
The 2024 tuition & fees of Lone Star College System are $5,544 for Texas residents and $6,960 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas, its tuition & fees are very inexpensive (average tuition: $19,111).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as San Antonio College and Northwest Vista College, tuition & fees of Lone Star College System is very inexpensive where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $14,422.
The average living cost of the school is $17,596 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Lone Star College System's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Lone Star College System are $5,544 for Texas residents and $6,960 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 7.81% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,016 | $548 |
| 2021 | $5,952 | $48 |
| 2022 | $6,120 | $48 |
| 2023 | $6,456 | $0 |
| 2024 | $6,960 | $0 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average living cost is $17,596 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $11,700 | $4,995 |
| 2021 | $12,600 | $4,996 |
| 2022 | $12,600 | $4,996 |
| 2023 | $12,600 | $4,996 |
| 2024 | $12,600 | $4,996 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $2,550 at Lone Star College System. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,550 |
| 2021 | $2,550 |
| 2022 | $2,550 |
| 2023 | $2,550 |
| 2024 | $2,550 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Lone Star College System is $231 for Texas residents and $290 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 7.81% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $154 | $209 |
| 2021 | $193 | $248 |
| 2022 | $200 | $255 |
| 2023 | $214 | $269 |
| 2024 | $231 | $290 |