Colleges Near Brainerd

Colleges and universities near me in the Brainerd, Minnesota area

There 28 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 66,252 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 13,590, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Brainerd. Driving time to these schools from Brainerd should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph which is ranked #287 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Saint Cloud State University enrolling 10,420 students. In terms of affordability, Leech Lake Tribal College in Cass Lake offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,888 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Brainerd.
Brainerd, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Central Lakes College Brainerd
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Brainerd, MN
 

Central Lakes College Brainerd

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,633enrollment
  • $12,326net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

1 miles from Brainerd

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St Cloud Technical and Community College
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Saint Cloud, MN
 

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,466enrollment
  • $10,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

54 miles from Brainerd

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Saint Johns University
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Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,645enrollment
  • $27,982net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 915-1185SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

54 miles from Brainerd

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College of Saint Benedict
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Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,470enrollment
  • $28,746net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1055-1245SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

55 miles from Brainerd

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,420enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1027-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

56 miles from Brainerd

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Minnesota School of Business Waite Park
M
Waite Park, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Waite Park

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • $16,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Brainerd

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Alexandria Technical & Community College
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Alexandria, MN
 

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,865enrollment
  • $13,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Brainerd

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Itasca Community College
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Grand Rapids, MN
 

Itasca Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 983enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

70 miles from Brainerd

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Pine Technical College
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Pine City, MN
 

Pine Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,873enrollment
  • $12,865net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Brainerd

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Leech Lake Tribal College
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Cass Lake, MN
 

Leech Lake Tribal College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 172enrollment
  • $13,092net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Brainerd

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Minnesota School of Business Elk River
M
Elk River, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Elk River

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 135enrollment
  • $17,095net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Brainerd

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Northwest Technical College
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Bemidji, MN
 

Northwest Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 721enrollment
  • $13,132net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Brainerd

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Oak Hills Christian College
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Bemidji, MN
 

Oak Hills Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $20,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1000SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

81 miles from Brainerd

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Bemidji State University
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Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,023enrollment
  • $15,561net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

84 miles from Brainerd

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Anoka Technical College
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Anoka, MN
 

Anoka Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,580enrollment
  • $12,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Brainerd

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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
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Cloquet, MN
 

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,648enrollment
  • $9,868net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Brainerd

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Anoka Ramsey Community College
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Coon Rapids, MN
 

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,902enrollment
  • $11,537net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Brainerd

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
M
Fergus Falls, MN
 

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,282enrollment
  • $10,596net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Brainerd

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Lakes College Brainerd and is 1 miles from Brainerd. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Lakes College Brainerd are $6,140 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central Lakes College Brainerd has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.