by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Langston University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Langston University is ranked #2,724 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Langston University also holds the #35 spot on the Best Colleges in Oklahoma ranking.
With a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1, Langston University is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Langston University is 82%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Langston University this rate is 59%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at Langston University is 18%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Langston University.
In the current academic year, there are 1,743 undergraduates at Langston University.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Langston University.
The overall average net price of Langston University is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Langston University
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,626 | $11,196 | $12,238 | $12,443 | $16,660 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Langston University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Langston University, approximately 60% of students took out student loans averaging $8,528 a year. That adds up to $34,112 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 18.5%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Langston University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Langston University make around $33,261 per year during the early years of their employment. This is about 32% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Langston University make the most money.
Langston University is an public institution found in Langston, Oklahoma. The rural area surrounding Langston University is great for students who love a peaceful atmosphere. Get more details about the location of Langston University.
Contact information for Langston University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 701 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, Langston, OK 73050 |
| Phone: | 4054663428 |
| Website: | www.langston.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/langstonuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/LangstonU |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 17 majors graduated from Langston University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 359 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 97 | NA |
| Nursing | 58 | $60,840 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 55 | NA |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 26 | $28,917 |
| Business Administration & Management | 22 | $35,631 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 21 | NA |
| General Psychology | 18 | $28,244 |
| General Agriculture | 11 | $35,912 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 10 | NA |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
1,085 students took at least one online class at Langston University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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