At A Glance

The resilience and pioneering spirit of Langston University is evident on campus and wherever our Lions are. We foster an environment tht cultivates leaders, innovators, and engaged citizens who meet the challenges of local, national, and global communities. Dear Langston delivers an excellent education and prepares students for personal and professional success.

Dear Langston’s Points of Pride

Ranked #1 for Value among HBCUs in 2023-2024
Established in 1897 as a public land-grant institution
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
4 Locations – Langston, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Ardmore
A distinctive Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – Oklahoma’s only HBCU, the USA’s westernmost, public -4-year HBCU
6 Academic Schools
Innovative Research & Academic Programs
Nationally and globally recognized research
1st institution in Oklahoma to offer an accredited DPT program
Setting the bar high in STEM – exceeding the national retention rate for STEM students for more than a decade
40 Bachelor Degree Programs
6 Associate Degree Programs
5 Graduate Degree Programs
1 Doctoral Degree Program
HBCU Student Experience Hallmarks – Greek Life, Student Organizations, Scholarship Pageants, Top 10 HBCU Division II Band, Langston Sports, Residential & Campus Housing, Homecoming Week
8 NAIA Teams
Only HBCU to win a Sooner Athletic Conference Division Championship
18:1 Student Faculty Ratio
70% First Generation College Students
11 Greek Life Organizations
Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship Participant
98.8% of Langston University graduates who are Oklahoma residents remain in the state and are employed within 1 year after graduation
72% of Langston University graduates who were non-Oklahoma residents remain in the state and are employed within 1 year after graduation.
1,937 Students enrolled
60+ registered student organizations
Top 10 HBCU Division II Band
1st HBCU to win SAC conference title (Lions Men’s Basketball Team 2023 & 2024), competed in 2024 NAIA championship game