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Langston University

Langston University

Langston, OK · Rural · 1,742 students
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$11,504
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
17%
Graduation rate
50% typical
$33,261
Earnings 10 years on
$48,772 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded in 1897, Langston University is Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College and University (HBCU), offering a tight-knit, heritage-rich community rooted in its land-grant mission. The university is best known for standout academic programs in nursing, education, business, and agricultural sciences, notably housing the internationally recognized E (Kika) de la Garza American Institute for Goat Research. Student life is steeped in vibrant HBCU traditions, energized by active Divine Nine Greek organizations, spirited homecoming celebrations, and the renowned "Marching Pride" band. With satellite centers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City complementing its historic rural main campus, Langston pairs personalized, affordable instruction with a strong focus on leadership and community service.

Wikipedia:Langston University (LU) is a public, land-grant, historically black university (HBCU) in Langston, Oklahoma. It is the only historically black college in the state and the westernmost four-year public HBCU in the United States. The main campus in Langston is a rural setting 10 miles (16 km) east of Guthrie. The university also serves an urban mission with centers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The university is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. In March 2025, Langston University was named a Carnegie Research College and University.

Location
Langston, OK, 73050 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
211 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,863$14,616
Housing & food (on campus)$11,244$11,244
Books & supplies$780$780
Cost of attendance$21,394$29,147 est.
Average net price$11,504Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$14,616
In-state: $6,863
Housing & food (on campus)$11,244
Books & supplies$780
Cost of attendance$29,147 est.
In-state: $21,394
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,504
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$11,117
$30–48k
$9,782
$48–75k
$12,315
$75–110k
$15,530
$110k+
$15,756
Grants from the school
25% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $16,443
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
17%
Within 4 yrs
26%
Back for yr 2
54%
Transferred
11%
Pell students: 26.5% · others: 38.9% 
8 yrs after starting
21% graduated · 14% transferred · 65% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$29,691
10 yrs after entry$33,261
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25k
90th percentile$39,231
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
68%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$25,135
Independent
19%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
5%
Where first-years come from
In state (OK)
73.6%
Out of state
1.2%
International
7.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 3 · CA 1 · GA 1 · IL 1 · MD 1

Race & ethnicity
White
3%
Hispanic
6%
Black
75%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$29,691
After 10 yrs
$33,261
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing44
Business Administration, Management and Operations29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas28
Criminal Justice and Corrections20
Psychology, General18
Agriculture, General11
Biology, General11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7
Sociology6
Computer and Information Sciences, General5
Journalism4
Health and Medical Administrative Services4
Public Health4
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians3
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$50M
Full-time faculty
76%
Faculty salary
$6,261/mo
Teaching spend
$8,500
per student
Federal loans
60%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$13M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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