How much has Lone Star College System's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 65.55% from 2014 ($17,424), where Lone Star College System's current cost is $28,846. In 2024, the COA is increased by 8.44% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $3,544 (2014) to $8,700 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 185.43% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Lone Star College System.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Lone Star College System over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 65.55% for that period where the last year costs were $28,846. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 185.43% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,700. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Lone Star College System over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$3,184$3,544-
2015-16$3,184$3,544 0.00%
2016-17$3,232$3,592 1.35%
2017-18$3,403$3,760 4.68%
2018-19$3,880$5,200 38.30%
2019-20$4,244$5,564 7.00%
2020-21$4,680$6,000 7.84%
2021-22$4,848$6,168 2.80%
2022-23$5,136$6,456 4.67%
2023-24$6,930$8,700 34.76%
Lone Star College System Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,550, and it has increased 27.50% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$2,000-
2015-16$2,000 0.00%
2016-17$2,000 0.00%
2017-18$2,000 0.00%
2018-19$2,550 27.50%
2019-20$2,550 0.00%
2020-21$2,550 0.00%
2021-22$6,168 141.88%
2022-23$2,550 -58.66%
2023-24$2,550 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 26.74% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Lone Star College System.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$11,880-
2015-16$11,880
2016-17$13,406 12.85%
2017-18$15,935 18.86%
2018-19$16,695 4.77%
2019-20$16,695
2020-21$17,596 5.40%
2021-22$17,596
2022-23$17,596
2023-24$17,596
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