Oklahoma City Campus

Campuses and Locations

Oklahoma City (OKC) is one of Langston University’s Urban Campuses. It is located on 7401 North Kelley Avenue in the city’s northeast side. Langston relocated its OKC campus to this site in January 2023. Formerly operated by News 9, the facility was donated by its parent company Griffin Media. In addition to providing business, professional and educational degrees, the Oklahoma City Campus is home to Langston’s broadcast journalism majors.

View a list of LU-OKC degree programs

Click Here and click on OKC Campus

For enrollment information, please contact an admissions counselor at luadmissions@langston.edu or 405-466-3428.

Geography

Named one of the best places to visit by Frommer’s Travel and Travel + Leisure, Oklahoma City has much to offer: culture, attractions, cuisine and amenities. Coined a Modern Frontier and the Horse Show Capital of the World, OKC has a rich cowboy culture as well. OKC is known for its welcoming spirit, energy, and excitement.

To learn more about Oklahoma City, visit https://www.visitokc.com/.

Weather

Students enjoy all four seasons in OKC. Fall semester starts in late July during the summer or hot season. Temperatures have an average high above 90 degrees with the months of July and August reaching into the mid-90s and above. Autumn brings in cooler temperatures with highs ranging from 85 degrees in September to 62 degrees in November. The cold season lasts for 3 months from late November through mid-February with high temperatures ranging from 50 to 60 degrees.

Major Industries

Oklahoma City has a diversified economy with aviation and aerospace as leading industries. Bioscience, energy and logistics are significant industries as well.

Sports Teams

Oklahoma is home to the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder. The team plays home games at the Paycom Center in nearby Oklahoma City.
Link to: https://www.nba.com/thunder/

The Oklahoma City Dodgers are a minor league baseball team and a LA Triple-A affiliate.
Link to: https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city

The OKC Energy FC soccer team competes in the USL Championship.
Link to: https://www.energyfc.com/

Attractions

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
https://www.visitokc.com/listing/national-cowboy-%26-western-heritage-museum/1749/

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
https://www.visitokc.com/listing/oklahoma-city-national-memorial-%26-museum/804/

Oklahoma City Museum of Art
https://www.visitokc.com/listing/oklahoma-city-museum-of-art/23/

Oklahoma History Center
https://www.visitokc.com/listing/oklahoma-history-center/805/

Amusement & Water Parks
Frontier City Theme Park
https://www.sixflags.com/frontiercity

Riversport Adventure Park
http://www.riversportokc.org/

Wheeler Ferris Wheel
https://www.wheelerdistrict.com/ferris-wheel/

Lost Lakes Entertainment Complex
http://www.wakezone.co/

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
https://www.sixflags.com/whitewaterbay

Other Fun Attractions
Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
https://www.visitokc.com/listing/oklahoma-city-zoo-%26-botanical-garden/814/

Oklahoma National Stockyards
https://www.visitokc.com/listing/oklahoma-national-stockyards/4943/

Nearby Hotels and Restaurants

Oklahoma City offers several places to stay.
https://www.travelok.com/hotels-and-lodging

When in OKC, try one of the these Black-Owned Restaurants
https://www.visitokc.com/restaurants/black-owned-restaurants/

Directions to LU-OKC