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The Woodlands, TX
100%
Acceptance Rate
45,188
Undergraduates
$9k
Out-of-state tuition
21%
grad rate (150% time)
$42k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
100%
Open Admission
Acceptance Rate (2023-24)
SAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
45,188 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$9,390
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$11,252
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$8,600Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$42,466/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio20%
Why Go Here?
$42k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
45.2k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#164
Deal Score in TX
of 329 rated colleges
Deal Score75
Good value
51% First-Gen Students
23% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
Lone Star College System is a public college in The Woodlands, TX. It enrolls 45,188 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
75
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
22:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
Not reported
GPA (CDS)
Application Deadline
Not reported
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$9,390
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)72%
Median Debt at Graduation$8,600
How to Apply
The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
4
Career
7
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
B
Value
D
Outcomes
A
Diversity
Not enough data
Housing
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How much do families pay at Lone Star College System?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,657 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,515 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,128 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,120 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,572 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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