Lone Star College System (LSC) is one of the largest public community college systems in Texas, serving more than 70,000 credit students across six campuses and numerous centers in the Greater Houston area. Founded in 1973 as North Harris County College, the system has grown to encompass LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball, and LSC-University Park, along with additional satellite and workforce centers throughout its service area. LSC maintains an open admissions policy and offers associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development programs in fields including business, healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, culinary arts, and liberal arts transfer pathways. The system is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and partners with regional employers and four-year universities to provide seamless educational pathways for students. Lone Star College participates in NJCAA intercollegiate athletics through individual campuses, with teams known by campus-specific names and traditions. As a community college serving the rapidly growing greater Houston metropolitan area, LSC is committed to serving first-generation college students, working adults, and the diverse communities of its service region. The system enrolls over 2,500 international students representing nearly 3.6 percent of its student population, reflecting Houston's status as one of the most diverse cities in the United States.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$7,512
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,390
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
