Lone Star College System
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a major research university experience. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 47,486 students.
About This School
Lone Star College System is a public institution located in The Woodlands, Texas with approximately 47,486 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,322 per year. The graduation rate is 19%, and the typical graduate earns $40,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lone Star College System (LSCS) is a public community college system serving the northern portions of the Greater Houston, Texas, area. As of fall 2025, it enrolls over 95,000 students. The headquarters of the Lone Star College System are located in The Woodlands and in unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas.
With a median debt of just $5,500 at graduation and a net price of around $9,322 per year, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or credential in the Houston area, making it a smart starting point for students watching their finances. However, the 19% graduation rate is a real concern — it suggests many students who enroll don't finish, which is worth taking seriously whether the cause is life circumstances, academic support gaps, or transfer patterns. If you're disciplined about your goals and have a clear plan (especially if you're aiming to transfer to a four-year school), the low cost and massive enrollment make this a genuinely practical option — just go in with a strategy, not just a hope.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (47,486 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Lone Star College System
5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381-4399
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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