C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
27/100 · earnings-weighted

Langston University

4-Year Public HBCU
📍 Langston, Oklahoma 73050
Langston University campus, Langston, OK
Langston University campus, Langston, OK. Photo: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 17%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,910
Total Enrollment
17%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,589
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Langston University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,261
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,691
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
16.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
67.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 78% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 23rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Langston University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,967$83,643-6%#583 of 966#273$15,000
Agriculture$45,155$51,091-5%#28 of 43#15$26,000
Psychology$30,729$49,061-3%#599 of 1027#225$27,570
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$26,222$41,268-20%#331 of 345#313$25,460
Business Administration, Management and Operations$30,891$39,840-42%#1174 of 1176#1169$28,451
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$35,510$39,408-26%#454 of 476#419$28,079

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Langston University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#29
Corrections
of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,518 $12,045
Room $7,416
Board $3,450
Total Cost (On-Campus) $21,394 $28,921

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
60%
Receive Pell Grants
58%
Take Out Loans
$10,589
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,626
$30,001 - $48,000$11,196
$48,001 - $75,000$12,238
$75,001 - $110,000$12,443
$110,001+$16,660

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 78 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 58 grads/yr Corrections 55 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 23 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 19 grads/yr Psychology, General 18 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 17 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 12 grads/yr Agriculture, General 11 grads/yr Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 9 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 6 grads/yr Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 6 grads/yr Broadcast Journalism 6 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 5 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 4 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 4 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 grads/yr Child Development 3 grads/yr Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 3 grads/yr Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Langston University's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
First-line supervisors of correctional officers
$76k/yr 57,100 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Correctional officers and jailers
$58k/yr 387,500 jobs
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 15,400 jobs

Student Demographics

1,910
Total Students
59%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Hispanic 5%
Black 75%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 95%
With Family 5%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%
Hybrid (Some Online) 50%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Langston University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Langston University?
Tuition at Langston University is $4,518 for in-state students and $12,045 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,589.
What is the graduation rate at Langston University?
The graduation rate at Langston University is 17%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Langston University a good school?
Langston University has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Langston University?
Langston University has a total enrollment of 1,910 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology