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 2025 tuition & fees of Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $6,249 where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.64% from last year at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
- Total 4,981 students have enrolled in Central Lakes College-Brainerd and, of that, 505 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 104 programs and 25 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Central Lakes College-Brainerd is 53% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd has 1 branch campus and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $6,249 in average over all programs. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.64% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 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 | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,759 |
| 2022 | $5,954 |
| 2023 | $6,140 |
| 2024 | $6,209 |
| 2025 | $6,249 |
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 / $6,249 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 103 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 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 | 40 | 13 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 28 | 9 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 103 | 32 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 64 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 11 |
| Greenhouse Operations and Management | 5 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 5 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 296 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 82 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 10 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 49 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 3 |
Student Population
Total 4,981 students have enrolled to Central Lakes College-Brainerd. By gender, there are 2,111 male and 2,870 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.74 to 1.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers online degree/certificate programs and 505 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 | 59 | 26 | 33 |
| Asian | 28 | 10 | 18 |
| Black or African American | 111 | 57 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 195 | 87 | 108 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 4,022 | 1,699 | 2,323 |
| Two or More Races | 169 | 65 | 104 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 392 | 166 | 226 |
| Total | 4,981 | 2,111 | 2,870 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $4,822 and 43% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,822 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 79 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 176 |
