Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma 73505-6377
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Cameron University is a public institution in Lawton with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
22% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,118 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,705.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The Oklahoma Legislature created six agricultural high schools in each judicial district in 1908, a year after statehood.
- •Lawton was chosen over Anadarko in April 1909 to receive a high school; the town had already set aside a portion of land to develop a higher educational institution.
- •Arrangements with the Baptists fell through in the summer of 1908.
- •The first classes were held on Statehood Day, November 16, 1909, in the basement of a bank building, while a new campus building was being constructed.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
71.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Programs (45)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
66%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OK state average + city premium