Cameron University

Cameron University is a four-year, state-funded university located in Lawton, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1908. Its first classes were held in the basement of a bank building on November 16, 1909. The university is named after Rev. E. D. Cameron, a Baptist minister and Oklahoma’s first State Superintendent of Schools. Cameron University offers over 50 degrees through its two-year, four-year and graduate programs. Cameron is the only university in Oklahoma that offers associates, bachelors and masters degree programs at a single site.

Cameron University also offers weekdays and evening classes. It utilizes television, the Internet and a statewide fiber-optics network to provide classes around the world. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. It also has an active Greek life with several fraternities and sororities.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, drama and performing arts, engineering technician, liberal arts, security and law enforcement, and business and management.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 5,469 in 2007-2008 (4,229 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.

About 12% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 88% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Cameron participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Cameron provides on-campus housing for 720 of its 4,229 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 11 male students received the aid (men were 42% of those receiving aid) and 15 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 58% of students receiving such aid) .