Cameron University

www.cameron.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,740

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$8,442

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

11.2%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

3,771

64.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

34.1%

123 Graduates

About

Cameron University is a higher education institution located in Comanche County, OK. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Cameron University were General Business Administration & Management (54 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (45 degrees), and General Psychology (38 degrees).

In 2020, 781 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cameron University. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (419 degrees), 4.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (85 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cameron University is $4,740, which is $−17,790 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Cameron University is $4,740, which is $−17,790 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,442.

In 2020, 73% of undergraduate students attending Cameron University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,740

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Cameron University was $4,740. The cost of tuition at Cameron University is $−17,790 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cameron University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,442

2020 Value

4.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Cameron University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,442. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Cameron University grew by 4.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cameron University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,882

Room and Board

$1,418

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cameron University was of $6,882 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,418. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cameron University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Cameron University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cameron University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

11.2%

2018 Default Rate

117

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Cameron University was 11.2%, which represents 117 out of the 1044 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Cameron University has a total enrollment of 3,771 students. The full-time enrollment at Cameron University is 2,426 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,345. This means that 64.3% of students enrolled at Cameron University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cameron University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.4% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Black or African American, 11.1% Two or More Races, 6.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.86% Asian, and 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cameron University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.8%), followed by White Male (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.55%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32%), followed by White Male (13.9%) and Black or African American Female (8.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cameron University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,771 students. The full-time enrollment at Cameron University is 2,426 and the part-time enrollment is 1,345. This means that 64.3% of students enrolled at Cameron University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cameron University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cameron University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Cameron University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cameron University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,824
Hispanic or Latino
536
Black or African American
442

The enrolled student population at Cameron University is 48.4% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Black or African American, 11.1% Two or More Races, 6.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.86% Asian, and 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 144 students (3.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 171 more women than men received degrees from Cameron University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cameron University is white (419 degrees awarded). There were 4.93 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (85 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cameron University is General Business Administration & Management (54 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (45 degrees) and General Psychology (38 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Cameron University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees awarded), Psychology (66 degrees), and Protective Services (44 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cameron University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,809,983 people), Software developers (457,868 people), Secondary school teachers (399,999 people), Education administrators (299,097 people), and Other managers (278,584 people).

The most specialized majors at Cameron University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees awarded), Psychology (66 degrees), Protective Services (44 degrees), Education (98 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (68 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cameron University are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Architectural & engineering managers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cameron University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,042,910 people), Computer Systems Design (579,515 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (444,789 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (420,846 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (368,798 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cameron University.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
54 degree-majorss awarded
General Health & Physical Education
45 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
38 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cameron University was General Business Administration & Management with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Cameron University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

305

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

476

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 305 degrees were awarded to men at Cameron University, which is 0.641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (476).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cameron University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Cameron University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.704 times less than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 81 degrees were awarded to women at Cameron University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.42 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 14% of students graduating from Cameron University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Cameron University is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.813% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
419 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cameron University is white (419 degrees awarded). There were 4.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (85 degrees).

4.1% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
260 degrees awarded
White Male
159 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cameron University is white female (260 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (159 degrees).

Operations

Cameron University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $121k (0.607%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Cameron University had a total salary expenditure of $56.1M. Cameron University employs 37 Instructors, 34 Professors, and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Cameron University are Male Professors (23), Female Instructors(20), and Male Assistant professors (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cameron University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Endowment

$19.9M

2020 Endowment

2.31%

decline from 2019

Cameron University has an endowment valued at about $19.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Cameron University declined 2.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cameron University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.69M - Federal
$124k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Cameron University received $1.69M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $124k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$22.6M

2020 Salaries

2.01%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Cameron University paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, which represents 40.4% of their overall expenditure ($56.1M) and a 2.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.16% decline from 2018 and a 3.46% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.37M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2020, Cameron University paid a total of $7.37M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cameron University were Instructor with 37 employees; Professor with 34 employees; and Professor with 29 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cameron University were Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees; Management with 39 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cameron University was Male Professor with 23 employees, Female Instructor with 20 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cameron University.