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Lone Star College System Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 73%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Lone Star College System are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 69% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Lone Star College System has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of Lone Star College System students
Race Percent of Students
White
31%
Black
16%
Hispanic
36%
Asian
6%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
5%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 39% more female students than male students enrolled at Lone Star College System with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lone Star College System has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Lone Star College System students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
42%
Women
58%
Enrollment by gender for Lone Star College System students
Gender Number of Students
Men
30,529
Women
42,548

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 4%

Lone Star College System draws 96 percent of students from Texas, 0 percent from other states, and 4 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Texas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Lone Star College System students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
96%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
4%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$68,473 per year

49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

73,077
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 28.9%
Part-time undergraduates 69.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227182.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026