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Cameron University

Cameron University

Lawton, OK · City · 2,492 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Lawton, Oklahoma, Cameron University is best known for providing a high-quality, affordable education, with particularly strong academic pathways in business, education, and the health professions. The campus culture is tight-knit and inclusive, offering a vibrant student experience through more than 50 student organizations, active intramural sports, and a highly diverse student body. What truly sets Cameron apart is its exceptional military-friendly designation—greatly influenced by its proximity to Fort Sill—which translates into specialized support services and flexible learning options for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Furthermore, the university emphasizes hands-on, career-ready learning, ensuring students gain practical experience through undergraduate research and local internships before graduation.


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
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
143 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,862
Out-of-state COA
$29,282
Avg net price
$10,912
Room & board
$9,554
In-state tuition
$7,095
Out-of-state tuition
$16,515
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,752
$30–48k
$10,555
$48–75k
$11,919
$75–110k
$16,504
$110k+
$15,808
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
26%
4-yr on-time completion
23%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
24%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
30%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
41%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,447
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,118
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,500$20,992
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,140
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
47%
Median family income
$27,268
Independent students
46%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
24%
Race & ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
19%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
12%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
6%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,447
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$24M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
52%
Avg faculty salary
$7,155/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,215
Federal loan rate
26%

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