by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Lone Star College System, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lone Star College System came in at $7,470 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $9,390. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $9,390 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,470 | $9,390 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Lone Star College System charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Lone Star College System tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Lone Star College System sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Lone Star College System Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Lone Star College System has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,970 | $7,620 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,420 | $8,070 |
| One Year Ago | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,470 | $9,390 |
The following chart shows how tuition at North Harris Montgomery has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 7.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $10,134 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 7.40%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,022. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 6.94%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,041.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,022 | $10,041 |
| In 2 Years | $8,615 | $10,737 |
| In 3 Years | $9,252 | $11,481 |
| In 4 Years | $9,936 | $12,277 |
| In 5 Years | $10,671 | $13,128 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $44,536, or close to $35,825 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Lone Star College System, head to the Lone Star College System Financial Aid page.
