Langston University
Langston, OK · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural
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About Langston University
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 (at the same campus as the OSU-Tulsa facility) 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.
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Open
Acceptance
$11,504
Net price
1,742
Enrollment
17%
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Career Outcomes
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Selectivity
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Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,504
Average net price
$6,863
In-state tuition
$14,616
Out-of-state tuition
$11,244
Room & board
$780
Books & supplies
$21,394
Total cost of attendance
68%
Students receiving Pell grants
60%
Students with federal loans
$26,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$33,261
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$29,691
Median earnings (6 yrs)
17%
Graduation rate
54%
Retention rate
55%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,500
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,742
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
36%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Langston University FAQ
Is Langston University a public or private school?
Langston University is a public institution located in Langston, OK.
What is the acceptance rate at Langston University?
Langston University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Langston University cost?
The average annual net price at Langston University is $11,504 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,863 in-state and $14,616 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Langston University?
About 17% of students at Langston University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Langston University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Langston University students earn a median of $33,261 per year.
How many students attend Langston University?
Langston University enrolls about 1,742 students.
Campus
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