Lone Star College System — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic, pine-forested community of The Woodlands, Lone Star College-Montgomery is widely recognized for offering affordable, high-quality associate degrees with seamless transfer pathways to top Texas universities. The campus is particularly renowned for its premier programs in nursing and health sciences, biotechnology, and a highly selective Honors College that provides rigorous coursework and research opportunities. Students enjoy a vibrant, close-knit campus culture featuring active student clubs, robust fine arts programs, and modern collaborative learning spaces. What truly sets this institution apart is its dedicated Maverick Transfer Center, which offers specialized advising and direct partnerships with major four-year universities to ensure students transition effortlessly into bachelor's degree programs.

Wikipedia: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 enrolled over 95,000 students. Its headquarters are located in The Woodlands and in unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas.

Location

The Woodlands, TX, 77381-4399 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

IAH · Houston Intercontinental

17 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$15,521

Out-of-state COA

$21,581

Avg net price

$11,252

In-state tuition

$3,330

Out-of-state tuition

$9,390

Books & supplies

$2,550/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$10,657

$30–48k

$11,515

$48–75k

$11,128

$75–110k

$13,120

$110k+

$14,572

Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

20%

Transfer-out rate

30%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

32%

Transferred

22%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

44%

Median earnings (6yr)

$32,889

Median earnings (10yr)

$42,466

Median debt

$8,600

Monthly loan payment

$91

Debt range (25th–75th)

$3,152–$9,500

Debt (90th percentile)

$18,500

Student Body

Men 41%Women 59%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

23%

First-generation

51%

Median family income

$22,787

Independent students

47%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

25.0

Part-time students

64%

Race & ethnicity

White

21%

Hispanic

46%

Black

15%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$32,889

10 years after entry

$42,466

Business Administration, Management and Operations71

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management60

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing45

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Institutional

Endowment

$24M

Undergraduate profile

Two-year, mostly part-time

Full-time faculty

100%

Avg faculty salary

$8,339/mo

Instructional spend/student