A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Langston University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Langston University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
6%
|
| Black |
90%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 56% more female students than male students enrolled at Langston University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Langston University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
742
|
| Women |
1,161
|
Langston University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 59% of the student body residing outside of Oklahoma or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
42%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 19.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207209 IPEDS survey data for Langston University.