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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%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C

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

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

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

$0–30K
$11,117
$30–48K
$9,782
$48–75K
$12,315
$75–110K
$15,530
$110K+
$15,756

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

57% women
43% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
75%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic
6%
White
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0%

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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