A public university by the name of Langston University is located in Langston, OK. In 1897, Langston University was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Langston University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Education For Service and its official colors are blue and orange. Out of total 2,219 students enrolled at LU, 2,033 belong to undergraduate courses while 186 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 147 faculty. Langston University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At LU around 71% are Black or African American, 8% are American Indian or Alaska Native, and 8% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. Further, around 82% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 63% of the students are females and 37% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 123 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Jennifer Hudson (Spokesperson, Actor), Bessie Coleman (Pilot), Chad Ochocinco (Athlete, American football player), and Nancy Riley (Politician, Teacher). Langston University's sporting teams are affiliated to NAIA – RRAC. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, LU offers around 108 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), ADiA (American Dietetic Association), APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), and HLC Higher Learning Commission. Langston University has around $45 million (2015) in endowment.
