With 97,221 students enrolled for the spring 2026 semester, Lone Star College System has reached the highest spring enrollment in the institution’s history. This includes a 6.4% enrollment increase from spring 2025 and a 79.7% fall-to-spring retention rate.
“Lone Star College System isn’t just seeing enrollment growth. We’re retaining and graduating more students year after year,” said Mario K. Castillo, J.D., LSCS chancellor. “This is a true testament to the support we offer students beyond the classroom—from food pantries and mental health services to student life programs that keep students engaged in their educational goals.”
Among other initiatives, LSCS provides advising, tutoring, financial aid, food assistance, career services, and specialized services for groups including neurodiverse students, veterans, and individuals who have been through the foster care system. Learn more about student services and retention efforts at LoneStar.edu/Students.
“Our institution continues to exceed enrollment expectations,” said Gerald F. Napoles, Ph.D., LSCS vice chancellor, Student Success. “We are increasing access to education across the growing Houston region, students are succeeding in their coursework, and we are dedicated to ensuring our graduates can help meet local workforce needs.”
Nursing, computer science, business, cybersecurity, emergency management, artificial intelligence, criminal justice, energy and manufacturing, fire science, occupational therapy, and welding are just a few of the industries in which LSCS prepares students for gainful employment.
In-person, online and hybrid classes are offered throughout the year with flexible day, night and weekend options available. Start the admissions process at ApplyTexas.org.
Lone Star College System enrolls over 90,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSCS, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSCS consists of eight colleges, six centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.