How much has Lone Star College System's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

87.69%

In-State

111.96%

Out-of-State

Lone Star College System's tuition & fees has increased from $3,544 (2015) to $7,512 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 111.96% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2024) at Lone Star College System.

Lone Star College System's tuition increase rate is higher than the Texas's average increase rate of 5.09%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 48.66% from 2015 ($17,424).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Lone Star College System's COA is $25,902, which is decreased by -10.21% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Lone Star College System's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$17,064$17,424-
2016-17 --$18,638$18,9989.03%
2017-18 --$21,338$21,69514.20%
2018-19 --$23,125$24,44512.68%
2019-20 --$23,489$24,8091.49%
2020-21 --$24,826$26,1465.39%
2021-22 --$28,612$29,93214.48%
2022-23 --$25,282$26,602-11.13%
2023-24 --$27,076$28,8468.44%
2024-25 --$24,366$25,902-10.21%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 111.96% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $7,512. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Lone Star College System over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,184$3,544-
2016-17$3,232$3,5921.35%
2017-18$3,403$3,7604.68%
2018-19$3,880$5,20038.30%
2019-20$4,244$5,5647.00%
2020-21$4,680$6,0007.84%
2021-22$4,848$6,1682.80%
2022-23$5,136$6,4564.67%
2023-24$6,930$8,70034.76%
2024-25$5,976$7,512-13.66%
Lone Star College System Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,550, and it has increased 27.50% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$2,000-
2016-17$2,000
2017-18$2,000
2018-19$2,55027.50%
2019-20$2,550
2020-21$2,550
2021-22$6,168141.88%
2022-23$2,550-58.66%
2023-24$2,550
2024-25$2,550

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 13.37% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Lone Star College System.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$11,880-
2016-17$13,40612.85%
2017-18$15,93518.86%
2018-19$16,6954.77%
2019-20$16,695
2020-21$17,5965.40%
2021-22$17,596
2022-23$17,596
2023-24$17,596
2024-25$15,840-9.98%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Lone Star College System and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Lone Star College System$7,512
($5,976)		$6,960
($5,544)		7.93%
Texas A&M University-College Station$40,124
($12,995)		$40,328
($12,841)		-0.51%
Dallas College$6,900
($4,662)		$6,000
($4,050)		15.00%
The University of Texas at Austin$44,908
($11,688)		$42,778
($11,678)		4.98%
Houston City College$5,460
($4,344)		$5,460
($4,344)		-
University of Houston$22,547
($9,717)		$22,191
($9,711)		1.60%

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