Cameron University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	664
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in Lawton, Oklahoma, Cameron University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Cameron University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cameron University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cameron University is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Cameron University is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cameron University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,450

Cost of attendance at Cameron University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,870

Cost of attendance at Cameron University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Cameron University received on average $7,350 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,350

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	233	51%	$4,858	$1,131,963
Other Federal Grant	251	55%	$5,381	$1,350,674
State Grant/Scholarships	122	27%	$3,649	$445,214
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	263	57%	$4,210	$1,107,202
Total Grant & Scholarships	395	86%	$7,350	$2,903,090

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cameron University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cameron University students is 26.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.5%.

26.6%

African American 20.6% 15 students
white 29.0% 95 students
unknown 21.7% 5 students
hispanic 24.5% 24 students
International Students 42.9% 21 students
Mixed Race 24.6% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Lone Star Conference
Basketball Lone Star Conference
Track and Cross Country Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Cameron University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cameron University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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