Langston University: Review & Facts

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Langston University is a small four-year, public school with 1,905 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1897 and is the only college located in Langston, Oklahoma.

Langston University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Langston University.

Majors
Offered

35

Langston University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 35 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Management, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Langston University student retention rate is low at 52% (way below Oklahoma average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

52%

Bad

The graduation rate at Langston University is low - 34%. Around 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Langston University is reasonably decent: 20:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, around $12,000 per year. The additional fees at Langston University not covered by tuition are approximately $2,300, which comes to a total of $14,300 a year.

Read the details about Langston University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Langston University is $35.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00. The first-professional application fee is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Langston University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (405) 466-3428 or check Langston University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Langston University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Langston University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

Langston University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,400 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- nearly $7,300 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Langston University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Langston University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Langston University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Langston University
701 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive
Langston, Oklahoma
73050, USA