Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a Public, 2-4 years located in Brainerd, MN. Central Lakes College-Brainerd is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $6,140 for Minnesota residents and $6,209 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,668.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.12% from last year at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
- Total 4,633 students have enrolled in Central Lakes College-Brainerd and, of that, 464 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 101 programs and 32 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Central Lakes College-Brainerd is 46% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 34.8%.
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd has 1 branch campus and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $6,140 for Minnesota residents and $6,209 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.12% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,611 | $5,611 |
| 2021 | $5,759 | $5,759 |
| 2022 | $5,954 | $5,954 |
| 2023 | $6,140 | $6,140 |
| 2024 | - | $6,209 |
Branch Campuses
Central Lakes College-Brainerd has 1 branch campus. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | 1830 Airport Road, Staples, MN | 218-894-5100 | www.clcmn.edu/ | $6,209 / $6,209 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 101 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 32 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Central Lakes College-Brainerd at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 39 | 12 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 27 | 10 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 32 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 38 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 31 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 21 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 19 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 18 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 312 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 75 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 17 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 7 |
| Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 80 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 1 |
Student Population
Total 4,633 students have enrolled to Central Lakes College-Brainerd. By gender, there are 1,919 male and 2,714 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.71 to 1.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers online degree/certificate programs and 464 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 48 | 15 | 33 |
| Asian | 41 | 14 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 114 | 57 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 140 | 53 | 87 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 3,865 | 1,584 | 2,281 |
| Two or More Races | 146 | 56 | 90 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 275 | 137 | 138 |
| Total | 4,633 | 1,919 | 2,714 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is 46% and the transfer-out rate is 12%. The average financial aid amount is $5,606 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,606 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 78 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 184 |