Tel:
(832)813-6500
- Known for its innovation and its visionary thinking, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest growing community college system in Texas. LSCS offers associate degrees and certification in about many areas of study.Through its progressive partnerships with four-year universities, LSCS can also offer seamless opportunities to obtain bachelor's and master's degrees at one of its two University Centers.
School Highlights
- Lone Star College System serves 69,395 students (28% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 61%.
- Lone Star College System is the only community colleges within Montgomery County, TX.
- The nearest community college is ITT Technical Institute-Houston North (13.90 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 1,946 teachers has grown by 41% over five years.
| Lone Star College System | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 1,946 staff | 65 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 69,395 students | 3,585 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 36:1 | 34:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 19,234 students | 932 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 50,161 students | 2,653 students |
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| % Asian | 6%
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4%
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| % Hispanic | 30%
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37%
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| % Black | 15%
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13%
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| % White | 39%
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39%
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| % Two or more races | 3%
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2%
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| % Non Resident races | 3%
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2%
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| % Unknown races | 4%
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3%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.73 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 10%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,300 | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The idea of a college campus in the North Houston region was once only a vision in the minds of community leaders. It began the journey to reality in 1972 when residents in the Aldine, Humble and Spring Independent School Districts elected to create a junior college district, which became known as North Harris County College. We opened our doors in the fall of 1973 and our 16-member staff welcomed 613 students to the first classes held at Aldine High School. NHMCCD is one of the largest and fastest growing community colleges in Texas. Over 41,000 students register for credit courses each semester with an additional 15,000 in continuing education courses. The college district serves an area over 1,400 square miles, encompassing the school districts of Aldine, Conroe, Cypress-Fairbanks, Humble, Klein, Magnolia, New Caney, Splendora, Spring, Tomball Willis, and the surrounding communities. NHMCCD comprises North Harris College, Kingwood College, Tomball College, Montgomery College, and Cy-Fair College as well as satellite centers - Carver, Parkway, Career and Technology Center, East Montgomery County Improvement District, Fairbanks, Willow Chase and the Center for Business & Technology Training. The University Center, a partnership with NHMCCD and six Texas universities, provides over 60 bachelor's, master's, and doctorate programs. NHMCCD offers Honors Program, Service Learning, Learning Communities and Distance Learning programs.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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ITT Technical Institute-Houston NorthPivate, for profit645 students | 13.90 Mi15651 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77090
(281)873-0512 13.90645 -
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral ServicePrivate, non-profit228 students | 14.10 Mi415 Barren Springs Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281)873-0262 14.10228 -
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.Pivate, for profit1,998 students | 14.40 Mi721 Lock Haven Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
(972)505-2200 14.401,998 -
334 students | 14.80 Mi711 East Airtex Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281)443-7300 14.80334 -
Remington College-North Houston CampusPrivate, non-profit415 students | 17.00 Mi11310 Greens Crossing Blvd, Ste 300
Houston, TX 77067
(281)885-4450 17.00415
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