Central Lakes College-Brainerd Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,249
- Out-of-State Tuition: $6,249
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Central Lakes College-Brainerd:
- Total Enrollment: 4,981, including 505 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.4% men, 57.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 13%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 69%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 104 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 25 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
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.
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.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,249 | $6,249 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,289 | $6,289 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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Central Lakes College-Brainerd Directory Information
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Campuses and Colleges
Central Lakes College-Brainerd has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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