Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Lone Star College System is $6,930 for Texas residents and $8,700 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 34.93% for Texas residents and increased by 34.76% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($5,280) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $10,241.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Lone Star College System is $9,351 for Texas residents and $11,724 for out-of-state students which is a 34.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 34.93% for Texas residents and increased by 34.76% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,596 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Texas schools with tuition changes from last year at Texas colleges tuition change page.
Lone Star College System Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,136 $6,456$17,596
2023-2024$6,930$8,700$17,596
Change % 2023-202434.93%34.76%0.00%
2024-2025$9,351$11,724$17,596
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Lone Star College System - COA
Lone Star College System - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Lone Star College System - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Lone Star College System. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $289 for Texas residents and $362 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$214$269
2023-2024$289$362
2024-2025$390$487
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Lone Star College System - Tuition per Credit Hour
Lone Star College System - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Lone Star College System and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Lone Star College System and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Lone Star College System$6,930$8,700
Texas A & M University-College Station$13,099$40,328
Dallas College$4,050$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin$11,678$42,778
University of Houston$9,711$22,191
University of North Texas$11,164$21,244

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Lone Star College System?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Lone Star College System is $33,820 for Texas residents and $42,094 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$7,493$8,101$8,758$9,469$33,820
Out-of-State$9,375$10,102$10,886$11,731$42,094
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,101$8,758$9,469$10,238$36,566
Out-of-State$10,102$10,886$11,731$12,641$45,360
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,758$9,469$10,238$11,069$39,534
Out-of-State$10,886$11,731$12,641$13,622$48,880
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,469$10,238$11,069$11,967$42,742
Out-of-State$11,731$12,641$13,622$14,679$52,672
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,238$11,069$11,967$12,938$46,212
Out-of-State$12,641$13,622$14,679$15,817$56,759

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $114,404 for Texas residents and $122,678 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Lone Star College System.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,639$28,247$28,904$29,615$114,404
Out-of-State$29,521$30,248$31,032$31,877$122,678
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$28,247$28,904$29,615$30,384$117,150
Out-of-State$30,248$31,032$31,877$32,787$125,944
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,904$29,615$30,384$31,215$120,118
Out-of-State$31,032$31,877$32,787$33,768$129,464
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,615$30,384$31,215$32,113$123,326
Out-of-State$31,877$32,787$33,768$34,825$133,256
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,384$31,215$32,113$33,084$126,796
Out-of-State$32,787$33,768$34,825$35,963$137,343

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $107,376 for Texas residents and $115,650 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Lone Star College System.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,882$26,490$27,147$27,858$107,376
Out-of-State$27,764$28,491$29,275$30,120$115,650
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,490$27,147$27,858$28,627$110,122
Out-of-State$28,491$29,275$30,120$31,030$118,916
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,147$27,858$28,627$29,458$113,090
Out-of-State$29,275$30,120$31,030$32,011$122,436
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,858$28,627$29,458$30,356$116,298
Out-of-State$30,120$31,030$32,011$33,068$126,228
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,627$29,458$30,356$31,327$119,768
Out-of-State$31,030$32,011$33,068$34,206$130,315

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Lone Star College System.
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Lone Star College System 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$6,930$2,550$17,596$8,700$2,550 $17,596

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