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Summary
Cameron University is a public institution that was founded in 1908. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,941, its setting is city, and the campus size is 160 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Cameron University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,590 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $11,198 (2011-12).
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Founded in 1908, Cameron University is a thriving educational institution of more than 6,000 students in southwest Oklahoma, with its main campus in Lawton and another location in Duncan. Lawton sits on the eastern edge of the scenic and historic Wichita Mountains. Numerous parks, lakes, shopping and various other entertainment options are all located within close proximity of Lawton. Cameron offers majors in more than 50 degree programs at the associate, bachelor's and master's degree level, in areas of business, education, liberal arts and science. Classes at Cameron are taught by professors, not graduate students or teaching assistants. With a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1, students are ensured individualized attention from experts in their chosen field. Cameron's beautiful campus has been transformed, as $60 million in capital improvements have been made in recent years. The McMahon Centennial Complex, beautiful Bentley Gardens and technology-rich School of Business have all been built in the near past, and more projects are currently underway. Students can choose to live on-campus in either traditional dormitory-style housing, or in apartment suites. Cameron also realizes that a fulfilling educational experience happens both inside and outside of the classroom. More than 80 clubs, organizations and honor societies are currently active on the CU campus. Cameron also offers 11 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the Lone Star Conference. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1908 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $15,481,827 |
Applying
When applying to Cameron University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Cameron University is $15. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 99.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 99.6% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Cameron University is 22:1, and the school has 36.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Cameron University include: Elementary Education and Teaching; Business/Commerce, General; General Studies; Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other; and Communication and Media Studies, Other. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 54.2 percent.
Student Life
Cameron University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,941, with a gender distribution of 39.4 percent male students and 60.6 percent female students. At this school, 10.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 90.0 percent of students live off campus. Cameron University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
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| Total enrollment | 6,463 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Cameron University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Cameron University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Cameron University, 95 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Cameron University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 95% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Cameron University, 55.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,832.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $4,590 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $11,198 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $3,754 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
