The Woodlands, TX · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Star College System (in-state) | $3,330 | — |
| TX average | $14,418 | -77% |
| National average | $18,082 | -82% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,330 | $13,320 |
| Out-of-state | $9,390 | $37,560 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Lone Star College System ranks 41 by in-state tuition among the 184 TX colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 182% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Lone Star College System | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Laredo College | $3,300 |
| Western Texas College | $3,300 |
| St Philip's College | $3,412 |
| San Antonio College | $3,412 |
In-state tuition at Lone Star College System is $3,330 per year; out-of-state students pay $9,390.
Lone Star College System in-state tuition is 77% below the TX average of $14,418.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Lone Star College System is 82% below that.
$3,330 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Lone Star College System comes to about $13,320 for an in-state student and $37,560 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Lone Star College System ranks 41 out of the 184 TX colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.