Lone Star College System

www.lonestar.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,112

79.6% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$8,633

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

12.3%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

70,109

28.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

12.2%

661 Graduates

About

Lone Star College System is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, TX. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Lone Star College System were N/A.

In 2020, 9,992 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lone Star College System. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,854 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3255 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lone Star College System is $2,112, which is $−5,868 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Lone Star College System is $2,112, which is $−5,868 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,633.

In 2020, 27% of undergraduate students attending Lone Star College System received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,112

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Lone Star College System was $2,112. The cost of tuition at Lone Star College System is $−5,868 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lone Star College System (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,633

2020 Value

2.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Lone Star College System had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,633. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Lone Star College System grew by 2.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lone Star College System (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,700

Room and Board

$2,550

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lone Star College System was of $11,700 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,550. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lone Star College System (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

27% of undergraduate students at Lone Star College System received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 6.9% with respect to 2019, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lone Star College System (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

12.3%

2018 Default Rate

951

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Lone Star College System was 12.3%, which represents 951 out of the 7709 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lone Star College System has a total enrollment of 70,109 students. The full-time enrollment at Lone Star College System is 19,922 students and the part-time enrollment is 50,187. This means that 28.4% of students enrolled at Lone Star College System are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lone Star College System, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.8% Hispanic or Latino, 30.1% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 7.47% Asian, 3.64% Two or More Races, 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lone Star College System in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.8%) and White Female (14.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lone Star College System, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70,109 students. The full-time enrollment at Lone Star College System is 19,922 and the part-time enrollment is 50,187. This means that 28.4% of students enrolled at Lone Star College System are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lone Star College System (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

48%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lone Star College System was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Lone Star College System had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lone Star College System (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
27,913
White
21,094
Black or African American
8,908

The enrolled student population at Lone Star College System is 39.8% Hispanic or Latino, 30.1% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 7.47% Asian, 3.64% Two or More Races, 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,592 students (2.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 2042 more women than men received degrees from Lone Star College System. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lone Star College System is hispanic or latino (3,854 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3255 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lone Star College System is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Lone Star College System, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,833 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (75 degrees), and Precision Production (417 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lone Star College System are Elementary & middle school teachers (64,121 people), Other managers (57,924 people), Construction managers (40,541 people), Software developers (31,849 people), and Chief executives & legislators (19,485 people).

The most specialized majors at Lone Star College System are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,833 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (75 degrees), Precision Production (417 degrees), Engineering Technologies (273 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (291 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lone Star College System are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lone Star College System are Elementary & secondary schools (113,441 people), Construction (101,147 people), Computer Systems Design (53,276 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (38,813 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (33,743 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lone Star College System.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lone Star College System was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lone Star College System according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,975

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

6,017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 3,975 degrees were awarded to men at Lone Star College System, which is 0.661 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,017).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lone Star College System by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 2041 degrees were awarded to men at Lone Star College System in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.538 times less than the 3792 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 3792 degrees were awarded to women at Lone Star College System in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.86 times more than the 2041 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (41.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Lone Star College System is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (41.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.42% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
3,854 degrees awarded
White
3,255 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lone Star College System is hispanic or latino (3,854 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3255 degrees).

1.83% of degree recipients (183 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,325 degrees awarded
White Female
1,928 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,529 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lone Star College System is hispanic or latino female (2,325 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,928 degrees).

Operations

Lone Star College System has an endowment valued at nearly $18.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $4.11M (22.5%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Lone Star College System had a total salary expenditure of $530M. Lone Star College System employs 693 Professors, 137 Associate professors, and 59 Instructors. Most academics at Lone Star College System are Female Professors (378), Male Professors(315), and Female Associate professors (92).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lone Star College System are: Business and Financial Operations, with 608 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 586 employees, and Management with 315 employees.

Endowment

$18.3M

2020 Endowment

8.23%

growth from 2019

Lone Star College System has an endowment valued at about $18.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Lone Star College System grew 8.23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lone Star College System (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$20.8M - Federal
$3.99M - State
$2.44M - Local

As of 2020, Lone Star College System received $20.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.99M from state grants and contracts, and $2.44M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$228M

2020 Salaries

5.18%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Lone Star College System paid a median of $228M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($530M) and a 5.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.3% growth from 2018 and a 0.77% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$66.8M

Instructional Salaries

904

Number of Employees

In 2020, Lone Star College System paid a total of $66.8M to 904 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

693 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

608 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lone Star College System were Professor with 693 employees; Associate professor with 137 employees; and Associate professor with 59 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lone Star College System were Business and Financial Operations with 608 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 586 employees; and Management with 315 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lone Star College System was Female Professor with 378 employees, Male Professor with 315 employees, and Female Associate professor with 92 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lone Star College System.