Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Central Lakes College-Brainerd Overview

Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a 2-4 year, public school located in Brainerd, MN. It is classified as urban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The Central Lakes College-Brainerd's tuition & fees is $6,249 for Minnesota residents and $6,249 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 43% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,822.

The school has a total enrollment of 4,981 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).

Central Lakes College-Brainerd is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Central Lakes College-Brainerd has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $6,249 for in-state students and $6,249 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,289 for Minnesota residents and $6,289 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$6,249	$6,249

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$6,289	$6,289

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	53%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	69%(full-time), 40% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.00% (20 to 1)
Student Population »	4,981 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,822

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401-3900
Phone	218-855-8000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

Name	Location	Tuition & Fees
Central Lakes College-Staples Campus	Staples, MN	$6,209	$6,249

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