by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Cameron University? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 67% students making it past their freshmen year, Cameron University has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Oklahoma, the average is 65.20%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Cameron University | 67% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Oklahoma | 65.20% |
Of the 462 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 11% of the cohort graduated. After six years 19% had completed their degree, and 22% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of Cameron University is 19%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Cameron University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.76 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 304 | 13% |
| Six Years | 462 | 19% |
| Eight Years | 64 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,874 | 78% |
Approximately 1874 students or 78% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1874 students who did not complete their degree?
14 are still enrolled.
854 transferred to another institution.
Cameron University lost contact with the remaining 972 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 0.7% |
| Transferred | 854 | 45.6% |
| Dropped Out | 972 | 51.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 9% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 8% |
| Hawaiian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| International | 35% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 25% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| White | 28% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Cameron University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Cameron University represent 45% of the students in the class of 2015, and 46.54% of Cameron University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time students in the Cameron University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Cameron University graduation rate was 20%, and by the eight year mark, 23% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Cameron University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 11% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 20% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 23% | 47.82% |
835 first-time / full-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
14 are still enrolled.
300 transferred to another institution.
Cameron University lost contact with the remaining 509 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 1.68% |
| Transferred | 300 | 35.93% |
| Dropped Out | 509 | 60.96% |
First-time / part-time students at Cameron University represent 11.24% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the Cameron University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 9%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Cameron University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 4% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 9% | 23.72% |
246 first-time / part-time students or 91% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
75 transferred to another institution.
Cameron University lost contact with the remaining 164 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 2.85% |
| Transferred | 75 | 30.49% |
| Dropped Out | 164 | 66.67% |
623 Cameron University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 25.84% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 29%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 30%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Cameron University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 29% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 30% | 55.07% |
433 non first-time / part-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
234 transferred to another institution.
Cameron University lost contact with the remaining 189 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 2.31% |
| Transferred | 234 | 54.04% |
| Dropped Out | 189 | 43.65% |
429 Cameron University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 17.79% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 12%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Cameron University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 12% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 37.80% |
360 non first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
245 transferred to another institution.
Cameron University lost contact with the remaining 110 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 1.39% |
| Transferred | 245 | 68.06% |
| Dropped Out | 110 | 30.56% |
