Langston University
Langston, OK 73050
About Langston University
Langston University is a public research university in Langston, Oklahoma, enrolling about 1,742 students. Langston University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,863 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,261 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Langston University charges 25% above the national public median tuition ($6,863).
- Versus the Oklahoma median, sticker tuition is 13% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 16.84%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,261.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Langston University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 623% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langston University | $6,863 | $11,504 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Oklahoma (state median) | $7,921 | $10,956 | 42 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Langston University really?
Key findings
- Langston University charges 25% above the national public median tuition ($6,863).
- Versus the Oklahoma median, sticker tuition is 13% below.
Langston University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,863
Finding Langston University charges 25% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,863. That is 25% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Oklahoma median ($7,921), sticker tuition is 13% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Langston University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Langston University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Langston University is $11,504.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,504 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $548 above the Oklahoma median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Langston University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Langston University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Langston University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$6,863
Out-of-state tuition
$14,616
Avg. net price
$11,504
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,117 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,782 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,315 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,530 |
| $110,001+ | $15,756 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,452. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Langston University is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies78
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse58
- Corrections55
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching23
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies19
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Langston University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Langston University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Langston University.
Campus
Location
Langston, OK
City / state
- ZIP
- 73050
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
1,742
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,913
- Graduate
- 195
- Full-time share
- 95%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$26,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 67.81%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Langston University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Langston University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Langston University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,815 | $9,239 | $6,406 |
| 2014 | $4,603 | $11,589 | $6,379 |
| 2015 | $5,042 | $12,370 | $12,786 |
| 2016 | $5,734 | $13,073 | $13,800 |
| 2017 | $5,936 | $13,286 | $13,137 |
| 2018 | $6,226 | $13,586 | $13,770 |
| 2019 | $6,421 | $13,840 | $12,131 |
| 2020 | $6,509 | $13,889 | $12,384 |
| 2021 | $6,509 | $13,889 | $11,951 |
| 2022 | $6,639 | $14,166 | $10,427 |
| 2023 | $6,728 | $14,255 | $11,359 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Langston University reported total enrollment of about 1,742 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (74.6%), Two or More Races (8.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). About 67.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Langston University in 2024 is 1,742 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,913 students. Graduate enrollment is about 195 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
25.86% 100% Completion Time
16.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.86% of students graduating from Langston University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 28% male / 72% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 2% male / 98% female
- Corrections: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Langston University graduates earn a median of $33,261 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Langston University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $33,261. Median federal loan debt: $26,000. Average net price used in cost models: $11,504.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Langston University graduates report median earnings of $33,261 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Langston University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Langston University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Langston University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Langston University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$49.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Oklahoma median 2.7× the median ($18.4M)
- Southwest median 2.2× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($26.4M)
- Oklahoma median 2.7× the median ($9,743)
- Southwest median 2.6× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 2.1× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 75.5%
- Oklahoma median 12.0 pp above median (63.5%)
- Southwest median 15.8 pp above median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 17.6 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,261
- Oklahoma median near the median ($6,142)
- Southwest median 0.88× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.82× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,500
- Oklahoma median 1.2× the median ($7,250)
- Southwest median 1.5× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Langston University at a glance
Langston University
Langston University is a public institution in Langston, OK, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseCorrections
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American74.6%Two or More Races8.0%Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Schools near Langston University
Other campuses in Langston, OK when available, plus nearby institutions in Oklahoma.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Oklahoma, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Langston University located?
Langston University is located in Langston, OK.
What is Langston University's tuition?
Langston University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,863 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $11,504 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Langston University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,863 and average net price is $11,504 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,244 annually.
What explains Langston University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($11,504), completion (16.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($33,261). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Langston University?
Langston University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,913 students, Black or African American (74.6%), Two or More Races (8.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Langston University?
About 36.4% of students at Langston University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Langston University earn?
Median earnings are $29,691 six years after entry and $33,261 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Langston University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 16.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Langston University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
Is Langston University public or private?
Langston University is a public institution located in Langston, OK.
Is Langston University an HBCU?
Yes. Langston University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Langston University a tribal college?
No. Langston University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.