Cameron University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lawton, OK

$4,740

Avg in-state tuition

$14,160

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Cameron University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Cameron University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Lawton, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,459, and admissions are selective. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 23%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,740, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,160.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

23% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

4k

Students enrolled

80%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

48%

Hispanic

14%

Black

12%

Two or more races

11%

American Indian/Alaska Native

6%

Unknown

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

15

Total Online Enrollment

3,020

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

68% On-campus

32% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 40% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 23% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 67% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $4,740 $14,160
Graduate $3,564 $10,278

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,300
On-campus room and board $5,670
On-campus other expenses $3,105
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,558
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,105
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,952

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $14,815 $24,235
Off-campus without family $19,703 $29,123
Off-campus with family $8,992 $18,412

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

59%

State Grant Aid

28%

Institution Grant Aid

41%

Pell Grant

56%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,000
State Grant Aid $3,618
Institution Grant Aid $4,634
Pell Grant Aid $4,777

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

9

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

19

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.