Langston University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,518

2.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,589

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,910

92.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.5%

98 Graduates

About

Langston University is a higher education institution located in Logan County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Langston University were General Studies (76 degrees awarded), Corrections (28 degrees), and Other Drafting & Design Technologies (2 degrees).

In 2023, 343 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Langston University. 69.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (241 degrees), 6.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Langston University is $4,518, which is $−20,057 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Langston University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 814 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Langston University is $4,518, which is $20,057 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,589.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Langston University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,518

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Langston University was $4,518. The cost of tuition at Langston University is $−20,057 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Langston University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,589

2023 Value

9.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Langston University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,589. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Langston University grew by 9.38%.

This chart compares the average net price of Langston University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,841

Room and Board

$780

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Langston University was of $10,841 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $780. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Langston University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Langston University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.12% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Langston University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Langston University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 814 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Langston University had a total enrollment of 1,910 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Langston University is 1,763 students and the part-time enrollment is 147. This means that 92.3% of students enrolled at Langston University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Langston University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75% Black or African American, 6.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.71% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% White, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.419% Asian, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Langston University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (47.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (31%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (3.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (8.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Langston University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,910 students. The full-time enrollment at Langston University is 1,763 and the part-time enrollment is 147. This means that 92.3% of students enrolled at Langston University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Langston University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Langston University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Langston University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Langston University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,433 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
126 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Langston University is 75% Black or African American, 6.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.71% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% White, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.419% Asian, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (1.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 133 more women than men received degrees from Langston University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Langston University is black or african american (241 degrees awarded). There were 6.34 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Langston University is General Studies (76 degrees awarded), followed by Corrections (28 degrees) and Other Drafting & Design Technologies (2 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Langston University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (48 degrees awarded), Agriculture (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (83 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Langston University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,620,657 people), Secondary school teachers (514,790 people), Education administrators (308,514 people), Other managers (256,471 people), and Special education teachers (231,575 people).

The most specialized majors at Langston University in 2023 are Protective Services (48 degrees awarded), Agriculture (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (83 degrees), Education (39 degrees), and Psychology (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Langston University are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Langston University are Protective Services (48 degrees awarded), Agriculture (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (83 degrees), Education (39 degrees), and Psychology (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Langston University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,283,786 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,782,017 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (519,555 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (447,808 people), and Outpatient care centers (442,073 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Langston University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
44 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Langston University was Registered Nursing with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Langston University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

238

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Langston University, which is 0.441 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (238).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Langston University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Langston University in General Studies, which is 0.357 times less than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Langston University in General Studies, which is 2.8 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Langston University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Langston University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.06% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
241 degrees awarded
White
38 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Langston University is black or african american (241 degrees awarded). There were 6.34 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

9.33% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
167 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
74 degrees awarded
White Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Langston University is black or african american female (167 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (74 degrees).

Operations

Langston University has an endowment valued at nearly $49.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.36M (4.72%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Langston University had a total salary expenditure of 72.3M. Langston University employs 47 Assistant professors, 34 Instructors and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at Langston University are Male Assistant professor (26), Female Assistant professor (21), and Female Instructor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Langston University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 47 employees, Management, with 44 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Endowment

$49.9M

2023 Endowment

0.783%

decline from 2022

Langston University has an endowment valued at about $49.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Langston University declined 0.783% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $194k higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Langston University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.9M

2023 Salaries

23.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Langston University paid a median of $20.9M in salaries, which represents 28.9% of their overall expenditure ($72.3M) and a 23.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.6% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.13% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.57M

Instructional Salaries

104

Number of Employees

In 2023, Langston University paid a total of $6.57M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Langston University were Assistant professor with 47 employees, Instructor with 34 employees, and Associate professor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Langston University were Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees, Management with 44 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Langston University was Male Assistant professor with 26 employees, Female Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Female Instructor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Langston University.

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