by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lee College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lee College came in at $4,665 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,190. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $750 in-state and $750 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,915 | $4,440 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
| Total | $4,665 | $5,190 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Lee College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Lee College prices compare to peer schools. 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 |
Against the nationwide average, Lee College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Lee College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Lee College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,132 | $3,552 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,132 | $3,552 |
| One Year Ago | $3,132 | $3,552 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,915 | $4,440 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Lee College has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 25.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $6,487 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 6.72%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,978. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.88%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $5,547.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,978 | $5,547 |
| In 2 Years | $5,312 | $5,928 |
| In 3 Years | $5,669 | $6,335 |
| In 4 Years | $6,050 | $6,770 |
| In 5 Years | $6,456 | $7,235 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $24,580, versus roughly $22,009 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Lee College, visit the Lee College Financial Aid page.
