Langston University

What Langston University does

Langston University is a public, state-supported Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and 1890 land-grant institution headquartered in Langston, Oklahoma. It is the only HBCU in Oklahoma and the westernmost HBCU in the United States, operating four locations: the main campus in Langston, urban campuses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, and an Ardmore campus hosted on the Murray State College site for nursing programs. The university delivers undergraduate and graduate education across six schools — Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, and Physical Therapy — with notable programs including the first accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy in Oklahoma, STEM programs exceeding national retention benchmarks for over a decade, and nursing pathways spanning Traditional BSN, LPN-to-BSN, and online RN-to-BSN.

The underlying technology footprint is conventional higher-ed rather than technology-led: no proprietary models, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed, and innovation is concentrated in applied tools such as an AI-driven career readiness framework integrated across career development stages in the School of Business, together with digital learning infrastructure improvements supported via the Complete College America initiative. Product breadth covers academic programs, special programs (McCabe Honors, Title III, high school summer programs, Lion Camp orientation), student services (health clinic, campus police, residential life, NAIA Division II athletics), and online learning options for working adults.

The business model is tuition- and fee-driven (subscription recurring), with revenue supplemented by state appropriations, federal land-grant funding, Title III program support, and grants. Customer segments are horizontal across prospective and enrolled students (traditional, non-traditional, first-generation, military-affiliated, and high school pipeline), distributed across individual consumers rather than enterprise clients. Go-to-market mixes direct campus enrollment (tours, Lion Camp, admissions advisors) with self-serve online enrollment for BSN, RN-to-BSN, and the Organizational Leadership bachelor's degree, reaching candidates nationally through digital channels.

Name

Langston University

Legal name

Langston University

Website

https://langston.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Langston University is Oklahoma's only HBCU and the westernmost HBCU in the U.S., a public 1890 land-grant institution serving undergraduate and graduate students across four Oklahoma campuses. It offers academic programs in nursing, business, STEM, agriculture, and physical therapy, supported by state and federal funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Historically Black Land-Grant Universities (1862/1890) (EDAHAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public HBCUs (State-Supported) (EDAHAMAA), STEM & Polytechnic-Focused HBCUs (EDAHAMAH), Health Sciences & Medical-Serving HBCUs (Nursing/Allied Health/Public Health) (EDAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• HBCU university
• Nursing programs
• Online degree programs
• Land-grant institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Langston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Langston University generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to enrolled students across its undergraduate and graduate programs, including online degree programs.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Langston University is a public, state-supported HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six schools (Agriculture & Applied Sciences, Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, and Physical Therapy). It offers accredited nursing programs, the first accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Oklahoma, STEM programs with sustained above-national retention rates, online degree completion options for working adults, and supporting student services including housing, athletics, and campus health and safety.

Product overview

Langston University is Oklahoma's only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and the westernmost HBCU in the United States, established as an 1890 land-grant institution. The university offers a diverse portfolio of educational programs and student services across multiple campuses (Langston main campus, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Ardmore). Academic offerings include undergraduate and graduate degree programs through six schools: Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture & Applied Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Professions, and School of Physical Therapy. The institution is notable for its accredited nursing programs (Traditional BSN, Online RN to BSN, LPN to BSN), the first accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Oklahoma, and STEM programs exceeding national retention rates for over a decade. Student services include health clinic, campus police, residential life, athletics, and career development support. The university offers online and hybrid learning options including an online Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership for working adults, along with summer programs for high school students and honors programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program preparing students for registered nursing careers, available at multiple Oklahoma locations including Langston, Tulsa, and Ardmore campuses.
• Online RN to BSN Program Online degree completion program for registered nurses seeking to advance their credentials to BSN level, available to nurses nationwide through the university's digital platforms.
• LPN to BSN Program Bridge program for licensed practical nurses to transition into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, offered at the Ardmore campus housed on the Murray State College campus.
• Online Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership Online degree program designed for working adults, with scholarships up to $7K available for in-state students, delivered through the Reach Higher initiative.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Graduate-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program, the first accredited program of its kind in Oklahoma, offered through the School of Physical Therapy.
• STEM Studies Programs STEM programs across six distinct disciplines where Langston University has exceeded the national retention rate for STEM students for over 10 years, supported by research facilities.
• McCabe Honors Program Honors program providing enhanced academic opportunities, dedicated advising, and enriched coursework for qualified undergraduate students.
• High School Summer Programs (Math & Science Academy and FANS) Summer bridge programs for high school students including the Math & Science Academy and the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences (FANS) Training Summer Program, focused on early college preparation and STEM/agricultural exposure.
• On-Campus Health Clinic Services On-campus health clinic providing medical services including women's exams, STI/HIV testing, flu shots, and preventative education at no charge to enrolled students.
• NAIA Division II Athletics Program NAIA Division II athletics including the Marching Pride Band ranked in the Top 10 HBCU Division II bands, providing competitive sports and band programs for enrolled students.
• Lion Camp New Student Orientation Annual new student orientation program welcoming incoming students including the Class of 2030, running each year in late July through early August.
• Residential Life and Housing Services On-campus housing and residential life programs providing accommodation and community living support for enrolled students, with ongoing facility upgrades funded through grants and state funds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exceeded national STEM retention rates for over 10 consecutive years.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: UAPB is a public 1890 land-grant HBCU with a comparable academic portfolio spanning agriculture, nursing, business, and arts and sciences. Its regional scale and public funding model make it a direct operational comparable to Langston.
• Fort Valley State University: Fort Valley State is a public 1890 land-grant HBCU in Georgia with strong agriculture and STEM programs. Its small scale, public governance, and emphasis on workforce development align closely with Langston's positioning.
• Lincoln University (Missouri): Lincoln University is a public 1890 land-grant HBCU in Missouri with overlapping agriculture, nursing, and business programs. Its public funding model and small-institution scale closely resemble Langston's operating economics.
• Alabama A&M University: Alabama A&M is a public 1890 land-grant HBCU with overlapping agriculture, business, and STEM programs. Its public, state-supported structure and similar revenue mix from tuition and federal land-grant funding closely mirror Langston's operating model.
• Tuskegee University: Tuskegee is a private 1890 land-grant HBCU in Alabama with comparable academic schools including agriculture, nursing, business, and STEM. It shares Langston's land-grant funding profile, mission orientation, and mix of health and agricultural programs, making it one of the closest structural analogs.
• Alcorn State University: Alcorn State is a public 1890 land-grant HBCU in Mississippi with a comparable enrollment scale and program mix in agriculture, nursing, and business. It is one of the closest small-HBCU peers in size and operating model to Langston.
• Southern University and A&M College: Southern University is a public 1890 land-grant HBCU in Louisiana with parallel academic schools including agriculture, nursing, business, and STEM. It shares Langston's public, state-supported governance structure and reliance on state appropriations.
• Florida A&M University: Florida A&M is a public 1890 land-grant HBCU offering agriculture, nursing, business, and STEM programs from a similar scale profile. It competes for the same federal land-grant funding and faces comparable enrollment, retention, and capital-improvement challenges as Langston.
• Prairie View A&M University: Prairie View A&M is a public 1890 land-grant HBCU in Texas with a similar academic portfolio including agriculture, nursing, business, and engineering. Geographic proximity and overlapping student demographics make it a near-direct regional comparable for Langston.

Broad incumbents

• North Carolina A&T State University: NC A&T is the largest public 1890 land-grant HBCU and a leading STEM institution. While significantly larger, it competes with Langston for the same federal land-grant funding stream, prospective STEM students, and HBCU brand affinity, making it a relevant broader incumbent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LangstonU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsnD-v8SEggvmEFLpbv3hCw/feed?view_as=public
• Facebookfacebook.com/langstonuniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/langstonuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/langston-university

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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