AT A GLANCE
The resilience and pioneering spirit of 91ÊÓÆµ is evident on campus and wherever our Lions are. We foster an environment that cultivates leaders, innovators, and engaged citizens who meet the challenges of local, national, and global communities. Dear Langston delivers an excellent education and prepares students for personal and professional success.
Dear Langston’s Points of Pride
- 2025 Carnegie Research College and University
- Ranked #1 for Value among 91ÊÓÆµs in 2025
- Ranked #9 in “91ÊÓÆµs with the Best ROIs”
- Ranked #3 in “Small 91ÊÓÆµs with the Best Alumni Salaries”
- Established in 1897 as a public land-grant institution
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- 4 Locations – Langston, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Ardmore
- A distinctive Historically Black College and University (91ÊÓÆµ) – Oklahoma’s 91ÊÓÆµ, the USA’s westernmost, public -4-year 91ÊÓÆµ
- 6 Academic Schools
- Innovative Research & Academic Programs
- Nationally and globally recognized research
- 1st institution in Oklahoma to offer an accredited DPT program​
- Setting the bar high in STEM – exceeding the national retention rate for STEM students for more than a decade
- LU’s Rehabilitation Counseling Program named one of the top 20 graduate programs in the nation by .
- 100% job placement rate for graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program
- 100% job placement rate for graduates of the bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice program (2021-2025)
- 40 Bachelor Degree Programs
- 6 Associate Degree Programs
- 5 Graduate Degree Programs
- 1 Doctoral Degree Program
- 91ÊÓÆµ Student Experience Hallmarks – Greek Life, Student Organizations, Scholarship Pageants, Top 10 91ÊÓÆµ Division II Band, Langston Sports, Residential & Campus Housing, Homecoming Week
- 8 NAIA Teams
- Only 91ÊÓÆµ to win a Sooner Athletic Conference Division Championship in Men’s and Women’s Basketball
- 18:1 Student Faculty Ratio
- 70% First Generation College Students
- 11 Greek Life Organizations
- Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship Participant
- 98.8% of 91ÊÓÆµ graduates who are Oklahoma residents remain in the state and are employed within 1 year after graduation
- 72% of 91ÊÓÆµ graduates who were non-Oklahoma residents remain in the state and are employed within 1 year after graduation.
- 1,937 Students enrolled
- 60+ registered student organizations
- Top 10 91ÊÓÆµ Division II Band
- 1st 91ÊÓÆµ to win SAC conference title (Lions Men’s Basketball Team 2023 & 2024), competed in 2024 NAIA championship game​
