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Lee College

Baytown, TX·Public·5,118 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Texas residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,118 students.

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5,118
Students
$7,519
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$43,100
Earnings
10 yr
$5,813
Debt

About This School

Lee College is a public institution located in Baytown, Texas with approximately 5,118 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,519 per year. Typical graduates earn $43,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Lee College is a public community college in Baytown, Texas. Lee College's main campus occupies 40 acres (160,000 m2) near downtown Baytown and extension campuses throughout its service area. The school has an enrollment of over 7,773 total students as of Fall 2018. Approximately 83% are part-time students, and about 17% are enrolled full-time. The college offers over 60 academic, technical education, and non-credit continuing education programs.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while building toward a career — at just $7,519/year average net price and a median debt of only $5,813 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths you'll find. The median earnings of $43,100 a decade out are modest but reasonable for a community college that serves as a stepping stone to a four-year degree or a direct entry into the workforce. Just go in with a clear plan, since outcomes here depend heavily on whether you transfer strategically or pursue a program with strong local job demand in the Baytown/Houston area.

Founded
1934
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing44%
Computer Science2%
Health Professions1%
Education1%
Engineering0%
Visual & Performing Arts0%
Biological Sciences0%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Duop Reath

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,166
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,302
Avg Net Price
$7,519
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants32%
Median debt at graduation$5,813

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,813
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,813
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White31%
Black17%
Hispanic/Latino45%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,118 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Lee College

511 S Whiting

Baytown, TX 77520

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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