by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Lone Star College System, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $249 a credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $313 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $249 | $313 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Lone Star College System are broken out below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $9,390 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,470 | $9,390 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board.
This is 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 7.9%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $10,134 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
To learn about the aid available at Lone Star College System, head to the Lone Star College System Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Lone Star College System Tuition & Fees page.