Langston University

Langston University is a public, state school in a rural setting in Langston, Oklahoma. Langston University was founded in 1897 and now enrolls around 2,222 students a year, including 2,013 undergrads. Langston University provides on-campus housing for up to 1,574 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Langston University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Langston University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Langston University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Langston University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Langston University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Langston University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Langston University on the Student Life page.

2021 Langston University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	61%
Average GPA	2.8
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	17%
In-State Tuition	$4,236
Out-of-State	$11,655
Percent of Need Met	54%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,170

Is Langston University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Langston University offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2019 Acceptance Rate for Langston University

It is moderately difficult to get into Langston University. The acceptance rate at Langston University is 61%. Last year, 9,244 students applied to Langston University and 5,635 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Langston University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Langston University, around 52% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 50% of students who started at Langston University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Langston University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 50% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Langston University grads have an average starting salary of $41,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Langston University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Langston University's endowment was valued at $1.6 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Langston University spends about $5,393 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Langston University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Langston University meets 54% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Langston University full-time are awarded $10,170 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $39,681 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Langston University. Based on this information, how does Langston University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Langston University a good school for you?

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Where is Langston University Located?

Langston University is located in the rural setting of Langston, Oklahoma, less than an hour from Oklahoma City.

If you want to see Langston University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-35 to Langston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Will Rogers World.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Langston University and Langston are like without leaving home.

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