Langston University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,200
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	18%

Located in Langston, Oklahoma, Langston U is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Langston University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Langston University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Langston U is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Langston U suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,509

Cost of attendance at Langston University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,889

Cost of attendance at Langston University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Langston University received on average $11,008 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,008

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	331	51%	$4,808	$1,591,363
Other Federal Grant	331	51%	$5,090	$1,684,911
State Grant/Scholarships	55	9%	$3,401	$187,047
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	181	28%	$15,930	$2,883,417
Total Grant & Scholarships	432	67%	$11,008	$4,755,375

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Langston University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Langston University students is 18.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.9%.

18.5%

African American 18.3% 111 students
white 25.0% 3 students
hispanic 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Sooner Athletic Conference
Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Langston University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Langston University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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