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Central Lakes College-Brainerd

501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401

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Central Lakes College is a full-service, comprehensive community and technical college. We offer a mix of technical college and community college programs and courses from campuses in Brainerd and Staples. As a comprehensive two-year college, we promote success for our students, businesses, and communities. Our dedicated and competent employees provide opportunities for students to prepare for the future by learning the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for living and earning. Some graduates of Central Lakes College transfer to Minnesota state universities or other colleges to complete four-year degrees. Other students at our college take a career path from more than 60 professional programs leading immediately to rewarding employment. We are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, which is a network of 32 two-year and four-year state colleges and universities serving over 374,000 students in credit & non-credit courses on 53 campuses in 46 communities across Minnesota.

School Highlights

Central Lakes College-Brainerd serves 4,448 students (34% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 4,448 students
In-state tuition: $5,757
Out-state tuition: $5,757
Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Central Lakes College-Brainerd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

(MN) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

126 staff

153 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Central Lakes College-Brainerd has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Central Lakes College-Brainerd diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.

Total Enrollment

4,448 students

2,033 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

35:1

16:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,508 students

843 students

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# Part-Time Students

2,940 students

1,190 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

264 students

309 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,508 students

662 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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14 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,940 students

1,190 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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3 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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116 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

12%

% Hispanic

n/a

% Black

% White

11%

% Hawaiian

87%

54%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.24

0.67

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.4756%

0.3841%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.5%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$34,800

$36,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,757 is more than the state average of $5,482. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $5,757 is less than the state average of $6,138. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,757

$5,482

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$5,757

$6,138

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Tuition Notes

Based on a 15 credits per term for two terms.

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

85%

89%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$10,473

$12,264

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,102

$6,747

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Acceptance Rate

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94%

SAT Reading

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625

SAT Math

n/a

600

SAT Writing

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565

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

ACT Writing

n/a

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

30 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Accounting Club, Art Club, Astronomy Club, Civic Engagement Club, CLC Computer Club, CLC Lions Club, Creative Imaging Club, Diesel Technicians Club, Diversity Club, Equality Coalition, Fishing Club, Global Connectsion Club, Heavy Equipment Club, Horticulture Club, Marine and Powersports, Marine Trades Club, Medical Assistants Club, Natural Resources Club, Nursing Club, Phi Theta Kappa, PN Nursing Club, PSeO Club, Psychology Club, Right Brain Media Club, Robotics Club, Sociability and Friends, Welding Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Basketball, Trap Shooting Club

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success. Our roots are deep in a tradition dating to 1938 in Brainerd and 1950 in Staples. Communities across central Minnesota are filled with our graduates. While maintaining quality in degrees (Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science), CLC responds to student need by scheduling relevant courses at convenient times and locations. Access is crucial to provide the service students deserve. The college offers more than 70 degrees and career education programs recognized through industry standards. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, following a site team evaluation in 2002, accredited CLC for 10 more years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Central Lakes College-Brainerd cost?

Central Lakes College-Brainerd's tuition is approximately $5,757 for In-State students and $5,757 for Out-State students.

What sports does Central Lakes College-Brainerd offer?

Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Central Lakes College-Brainerd's ranking?

Central Lakes College-Brainerd ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 4,448 students
In-state tuition: $5,757
Out-state tuition: $5,757
Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,482 per year for in-state students and $6,138 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.