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The resilience and pioneering spirit of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵs in 2025
• Ranked #9 in “º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵs with the Best ROIs”
• Ranked #3 in “Small º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵs 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 (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ) – Oklahoma’s º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, the USA’s westernmost, public -4-year º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
• 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
• º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Student Experience Hallmarks – Greek Life, Student Organizations, Scholarship Pageants, Top 10 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Division II Band, Langston Sports, Residential & Campus Housing, Homecoming Week
• 8 NAIA Teams
• Only º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates who are Oklahoma residents remain in the state and are employed within 1 year after graduation
• 72% of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Division II Band
• 1st º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to win SAC conference title (Lions Men’s Basketball Team 2023 & 2024), competed in 2024 NAIA championship game​