Cameron University — College Profile

About

Cameron University is a public institution in Lawton, Oklahoma, serving as the primary higher education hub for the southwest region of the state and recognized for its accessible, career-focused degree offerings. Its strongest academic programs include business administration, teacher education, nursing, and agriculture, all of which prioritize hands-on learning and small class sizes led directly by faculty. The campus culture is close-knit, supportive, and diverse, featuring active student organizations, NCAA Division II Aggie athletics, and a significant military-affiliated population. Cameron is especially distinguished by its strong community ties to the nearby Fort Sill military post and its commitment to affordability through initiatives like guaranteed tuition rates.

Wikipedia:Cameron University is a public university in Lawton, Oklahoma. It offers more than 50 degrees through both undergraduate and graduate programs. The degree programs emphasize the liberal arts, science and technology, and graduate and professional studies. It was founded in 1908, soon after Oklahoma was admitted as a state, as one of six agricultural high schools in the largely rural region.

Location

Lawton, OK, 73505-6377 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth

143 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$7,095$16,515

Housing & food (on campus)$9,554$9,554

Books & supplies$1,000$1,000

Cost of attendance$19,862$29,282 est.

Average net price$10,912Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$16,515

In-state: $7,095

Housing & food (on campus)$9,554

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$29,282 est.

In-state: $19,862

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $10,912

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$8,752

$30–48k

$10,555

$48–75k

$11,919

$75–110k

$16,504

$110k+

$15,808

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

40% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,759

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Merit aid

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$2,438

Share of first-years who get one6%

Source: Cameron University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

26%

Within 4 yrs

23%

Back for yr 2

67%

Transferred

24%

Pell students: 40.1% · others: 34.9%

8 yrs after starting

30% graduated · 27% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 41% left or unknown

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$33,447

10 yrs after entry$40,118

Debt

Median at graduation$21,500

Monthly payment$228

Middle 50% owe$4.5k–$21k

90th percentile$36,140

Admissions

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Cameron University: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Cameron University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Cameron University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the school's application.

Student Body

Gender

Men 37%Women 63%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

39%

First-gen

47%

Family income

$27,268

Independent

46%

Veterans

Age at entry

24.0

Part-time

24%

Where first-years come from

In state (OK)

91.0%

Out of state

6.6%

International

2.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 25 · CA 1 · IL 1 · IA 1 · MO 1

Race & ethnicity

White

45%

Hispanic

19%

Black

Asian

Two or more

12%

Non-resident

AI/AN

NH/PI

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II without football

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$33,447

After 10 yrs

$40,118

Business Administration, Management and Operations51

Psychology, General44

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness34

Criminal Justice and Corrections27

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities22

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other22

Agriculture, General17

Computer and Information Sciences, General15

Accounting and Related Services15

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services14

Biology, General14

Computer Science13

History12

Journalism11

English Language and Literature, General7

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$24M

Full-time faculty

52%

Faculty salary

$7,155/mo

Teaching spend

$9,215

per student

Federal loans

26%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (small programs)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions