Cameron University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3896 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1094 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1021 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #695 of 2,776 | For Applied Mathematics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,307
- Graduates
- 389
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.cameron.edu
Cameron University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cameron University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,627 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,164 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Cameron University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1734 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 645 (18%) |
| Two or more races | 440 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 321 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 180 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 81 (2%) |
| Asian | 76 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 59 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 25 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,470
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,415 | $4,014 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,415 | $4,014 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,835 | $10,728 |
| Fee in-district | $1,680 | $1,008 |
| Fee in-state | $1,680 | $1,008 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,680 | $1,008 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 664 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,554 |
| Room charge | $5,104 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
Cameron University majors
Cameron University has granted 382 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 75 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cameron University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | 43 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 58 | ||
| Information Technology | 34 | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 49 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 22 | 19 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 31 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 29 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | 22 | |
| Accounting | 22 | ||
| Child Development | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 14 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 12 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 12 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 3 | ||
| Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 207 | 382 | 75 |
Cameron University has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 24% | 35% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cameron University has published 1,751 scientific papers with 19,723 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Quantum and Particle physics, Development Studies, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 20 | 13 |
| 1994 | 26 | 18 |
| 1995 | 15 | 29 |
| 1996 | 28 | 42 |
| 1997 | 22 | 81 |
| 1998 | 20 | 91 |
| 1999 | 32 | 114 |
| 2000 | 24 | 145 |
| 2001 | 23 | 112 |
| 2002 | 22 | 167 |
| 2003 | 26 | 200 |
| 2004 | 21 | 188 |
| 2005 | 30 | 262 |
| 2006 | 32 | 334 |
| 2007 | 29 | 422 |
| 2008 | 64 | 440 |
| 2009 | 47 | 575 |
| 2010 | 66 | 626 |
| 2011 | 52 | 654 |
| 2012 | 48 | 807 |
| 2013 | 78 | 952 |
| 2014 | 69 | 892 |
| 2015 | 127 | 1095 |
| 2016 | 88 | 975 |
| 2017 | 90 | 1022 |
| 2018 | 83 | 1163 |
| 2019 | 88 | 1134 |
| 2020 | 67 | 1282 |
| 2021 | 89 | 1309 |
| 2022 | 73 | 1224 |
| 2023 | 60 | 1116 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1066 |
| 2025 | 26 | 912 |
Notable alumni
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Joe Diffie
- Occupations
- singer-songwritersinger
- Biography
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Joe Logan Diffie was an American country music singer and songwriter. After working as a demonstration singer in the mid 1980s, he signed with Epic Records' Nashville division in 1990. Between then and 2004, Diffie charted 35 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, five of which peaked at number one - his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)", "Third Rock from the Sun", "Pickup Man" (his longest-lasting number-one song, at four weeks), and "Bigger Than the Beatles". In addition to these singles, he had 12 others reach the top 10 and 10 more reach the top 40 on the same chart. He also co-wrote singles for Holly Dunn, Tim McGraw, and Jo Dee Messina, and recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Jones, and Marty Stuart.
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Avery Johnson
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
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Avery DeWitt Johnson is an American basketball television commentator, former player and coach who previously served as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team. He is an NBA and college basketball analyst for CBS Sports.
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Hillbilly Jim
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
James Morris is an American retired professional wrestler and current radio host, better known by his ring name, Hillbilly Jim. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1984 to 1991, and in the series Hillbilly Moments.
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Bryan D. Brown
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Bryan Douglas "Doug" Brown is a retired four-star United States Army general. He retired in 2007 after four decades of military service. In his final assignment, he served as the seventh commander of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), from 2 September 2003 to 9 July 2007. As USSOCOM's commander, he was responsible for all unified special operations forces, both active duty and reserve.
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Gary Rose
- Occupations
- combat medic
- Biography
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Gary Michael Rose is a retired United States Army officer and a Vietnam War veteran. For his actions during the war, Rose was recommended for the Medal of Honor, but this was downgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross due to the classified nature of the mission in Laos. He was finally presented the Medal of Honor on 23 October 2017.
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T. W. Shannon
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Tahrohon Wayne Shannon is an American and Chickasaw politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 62nd district from 2007 to 2015, as the first African-American to serve as the speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2013 to 2014, and in the administration of President Donald Trump from 2025 to 2026.
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Wilson Allen Shoffner
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
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Wilson Allen "Dutch" Shoffner Sr. was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was Commandant of the United States Army Command and General Staff College from August 16, 1991 to July 27, 1993.
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Don Armes
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Don Armes is a United States Republican politician from U.S. state of Oklahoma. Armes served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing state House District 63. He was first elected to the seat in 2002.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Every Student. Every Story. |
| Colors | gold, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 375 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2800 West Gore Blvd Lawton, Oklahoma, 73505-6377 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 90,000 |
| Phone | 5805812200 |