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Langston University

(LU)

🇺🇸 United States / Oklahoma / Langston
Public HBCU Land Grant Est. 1897

About

Langston University (LU) is a public, land-grant, historically black university (HBCU) in Langston, Oklahoma. It is the only historically black college in the state and the westernmost four-year public HBCU in the United States. The main campus in Langston is a rural setting 10 miles (16 km) east of Guthrie. The university also serves an urban mission with centers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The u...

Langston University (LU) is a public, land-grant, historically black university (HBCU) in Langston, Oklahoma. It is the only historically black college in the state and the westernmost four-year public HBCU in the United States. The main campus in Langston is a rural setting 10 miles (16 km) east of Guthrie. The university also serves an urban mission with centers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The university is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. In March 2025, Langston University was named a Carnegie Research College and University.

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Key Facts

Students
2,038
Staff
336
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Langston University founded?

Langston University was founded in 1897.

Where is Langston University located?

Langston University is located in Langston, United States.