The Lone Star College System kicked off 2026 with the highest spring enrollment in the institution’s history, officials announced Feb. 4.
Two-minute impact
Lone Star College System saw a 6.4% increase in enrollment compared to spring 2025, with 97,221 students enrolled for the spring 2026 semester, per the Feb. 4 news release.
Additionally, officials reported a fall-to-spring retention rate of almost 80% for the spring semester, which began Jan. 20. The milestone builds off record-breaking numbers for fall enrollment in 2025, with 97,294 students taking classes last semester, Community Impact previously reported.
Founded in 1972, LSCS has several campuses across the Greater Houston area and specializes in low-cost academic transfer and career training education, per its website.
Quotes of note
“Lone Star College System isn’t just seeing enrollment growth. We’re retaining and graduating more students year after year,” Chancellor Mario K. Castillo said in a statement. “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.””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,” Vice Chancellor of Student Success Gerald F. Napoles said in a statement.
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