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Cameron University

#1599 in US ranking Lawton, OK
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$16,844
Tuition & fees
$7,095
Avg. aid
$6,621
Receiving aid
87%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
31%
Median salary
$41,925
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Cameron University?

Cameron University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is distinct from any additional approval or accreditation that a particular degree program may need.

For students, institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal financial aid and can matter when pursuing further study or requesting transfer credit. It does not require another college to accept a particular course, nor does it by itself establish eligibility for a professional license. Applicants to fields such as teaching should check the current program-specific approvals and the licensing requirements in the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at Cameron University?

First-time applicants generally apply to Cameron University with a completed application and evidence of high school graduation or an accepted equivalency credential. Official academic records are important even when an institution has a broadly accessible admission policy: they help determine eligibility, placement, and credit.

Cameron is reported as having an open-admission policy, but that should not be read as an unconditional promise of admission to every program. Placement requirements, prerequisite courses, and additional rules can apply to particular degrees. Applicants should use the requirements for their own category - first-time, transfer, graduate, or international - rather than assuming one checklist covers all of them.

ACT or SAT results may be useful for placement or scholarship consideration even when they are not required for general admission. Applicants should check current testing instructions before paying to send scores. International applicants should also review the university's English-language proficiency and credential-evaluation rules. Graduate programs set their own academic and application requirements.

What are the application fees and waivers at Cameron University?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $20. An application fee pays for processing an application; it is separate from tuition, orientation charges, and any later housing costs.

Applicants who may qualify for a waiver should ask Admissions about eligibility and the request procedure before submitting payment, since a paid fee may not be refundable. Transfer, graduate, and international applicants should check the fee shown in their own application instructions rather than assuming that the undergraduate amount applies to them.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Cameron University?

Cameron University has an Army ROTC unit on campus. Army ROTC combines military-science coursework and leadership training with a student's academic degree program.

Enrollment in an ROTC course, scholarship eligibility, and a commitment to serve are related but not identical questions. Students considering participation should ask the Army ROTC staff about current entry standards, physical and medical requirements, scholarship applications, and when a service obligation would begin. Applicants interested specifically in Air Force or Navy ROTC should establish whether a workable cross-enrollment arrangement exists before treating either branch as an option at Cameron.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Cameron University?

Cameron University generally accepts eligible transfer credit from other accredited institutions and admits transfer students for fall, spring, and summer terms. Admission as a transfer student and application of prior courses to a specific degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should submit the application and official transcripts from every college attended. Depending on their prior coursework and applicant category, high school records may also be relevant. Cameron also recognizes several forms of examination or evaluated learning, including CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and credit recommended by the American Council on Education, subject to university rules.

Before enrolling, a transfer student should request an official evaluation and compare the results with the intended major's degree plan. In particular, check whether transferred courses satisfy general education, prerequisites, and upper-level major requirements, as well as how many credits must be completed at Cameron. Students moving from an Oklahoma community college should ask about applicable transfer pathways or articulation guidance.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Cameron University?

Students interested in studying abroad should determine which Cameron-approved opportunities are currently available for their major and term. A program offered by another institution or a third-party provider should not be assumed to carry Cameron credit automatically.

The most important steps are obtaining academic approval before departure and confirming how proposed courses will count toward graduation. Students should also ask the relevant academic and financial aid offices how program charges, scholarships, federal aid, and enrollment status would work. Short-term and semester-length options, when offered, can have substantially different costs and course-planning implications.

How to Apply to Cameron University

Application fee

$20

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Cameron University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 456
Out-of-state: 33
International: 12

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 501
Transfer: 287

Cameron University Admission Requirements

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

73%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

ROTC-Army

ROTC branch unit on campus

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Cameron University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.