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Study in Kingwood

This guide explains student life in Kingwood, United States, including an estimated monthly student budget of $1,195, Kingwood has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters., F-1 Student Visa guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for United States below.

Kingwood, United States
Kingwood, United States — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$1,195
Climate
Kingwood has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters.
Safety score
75/100
English friendliness
100%
Student visa
F-1 Student Visa
Work while studying
Up to 20 hours per week on-campus during the academic term, and full-time during academic breaks.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$1,195

Rent is for An off-campus shared housing estimate (including food/board) provided by Lone Star College, as on-campus housing is not available.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Relatively affordable cost of living compared to major US coastal cities
  • Safe, master-planned community known as the 'Livable Forest'
  • Close proximity to Houston's massive economy and cultural amenities

Considerations

  • Public transportation is very limited, making a car almost essential
  • Hot and highly humid summers
  • No on-campus housing available for students at the local college

Student housing in Kingwood

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Universities in Kingwood

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows Lone Star College's 2024-2025 F-1 Visa Cost of Attendance. The college publishes a combined Room & Board figure of USD 10,756 for a 9-month academic year (USD 1,195/month). Food is included in the rent figure as the exact split is not published, and transport/leisure estimates were not provided. Figures apply to 2024-2025.

Figures for Kingwood are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024-2025. Last reviewed September 2026.

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