Campus & Student Life at Langston University

Home to about 1,894 undergraduates in 2020, Langston University is a small, public university located in Langston, Oklahoma. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Langston University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Langston University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Langston University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Langston University is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Langston University is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Langston University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Langston University Disability Services.

Langston University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Langston University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Langston University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Langston University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Langston University

Langston University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Langston University

Langston University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,894 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,750 (92.4%). Part-time attendance was 144 (7.6%).

Langston University is Ranked #1,198 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Langston University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Langston University #1198 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Langston University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Langston University Diversity Guide.

Langston University Competes in the NIAA

Langston University has a total of 159 student athletes, 106 men and 53 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Langston University Athletics