C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
24/100 · earnings-weighted

Cameron University

4-Year Public
📍 Lawton, Oklahoma 73505
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 22%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B
69/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B
68/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,559
Total Enrollment
22%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,094
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Cameron University ▼

32% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$152,386
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,104
1-Year Change
+6.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Cameron University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,118
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,447
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
30.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 14th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Cameron University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science—$83,565-22%#286 of 349#226—
Accounting and Related Services$44,520$59,406-22%#725 of 796#615$15,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$26,189$52,807-3%#324 of 610#170$18,000
Computer and Information Sciences$37,208$49,021-47%#455 of 459#450—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$43,865$47,675-10%#339 of 476#229$25,189
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37,494$46,197-17%#586 of 660#465$19,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37,143$45,980-33%#1143 of 1176#1085$25,090
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$45,932-11%#293 of 345#206—
Agriculture—$44,175-18%#40 of 43#38—
Psychology$36,464$44,045-13%#836 of 1027#588$20,659
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,453$39,904-16%#642 of 680#577$23,002
Biology—$34,533-40%#836 of 841#833—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Cameron University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $152,386
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,104/mo — vs ~$521/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 73501 (7.2% cap, Lawton)

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🏆 Where Cameron University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,220 $14,640
Room $4,685
Board $4,198
Total Cost (On-Campus) $23,823 $33,243

Financial Aid

87%
Receive Any Aid
48%
Receive Pell Grants
27%
Take Out Loans
$11,094
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,933
$30,001 - $48,000$10,017
$48,001 - $75,000$11,461
$75,001 - $110,000$16,411
$110,001+$16,236

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 103 grads/yr Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 88 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 58 grads/yr Information Technology 52 grads/yr Psychology, General 49 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 32 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 29 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 28 grads/yr General Studies 26 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 23 grads/yr Accounting 22 grads/yr Banking and Financial Support Services 22 grads/yr Child Development 22 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 20 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 19 grads/yr Computer Science 16 grads/yr Agriculture, General 14 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 12 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Cameron University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,559
Total Students
63%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
32%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 16%
Black 10%
Asian 3%
Two or More 11%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 37%
Off-Campus (Renters) 32%
With Family 31%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,139 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%
Hybrid (Some Online) 43%
Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Cameron University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Cameron University?
Tuition at Cameron University is $5,220 for in-state students and $14,640 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,094.
What is the graduation rate at Cameron University?
The graduation rate at Cameron University is 22%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Cameron University a good school?
Cameron University has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Cameron University?
Cameron University has a total enrollment of 3,559 students.
Is there rental demand near Cameron University?
Yes! Approximately 32% of students at Cameron University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,139 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lawton area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology