Overview
Enrollment
Central Lakes College Brainerd serves as a comprehensive two-year public institution located in the lakes region of central Minnesota, approximately 130 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The main campus sits on the banks of the Mississippi River in Brainerd, featuring modern classroom facilities and technical training spaces spread across a suburban campus setting. The college maintains a strong focus on career and technical education programs, including nursing, heavy equipment operations, and natural resources technology, while also offering liberal arts transfer pathways. Students can access on-campus housing through the Central Lakes Apartments adjacent to the main campus, making it one of the few Minnesota community colleges to offer residential options. The institution also operates a second campus in nearby Staples, which houses additional technical programs and the Central Lakes Agriculture and Energy Center.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $716 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $6,170 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,691 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,001 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 35% |
| Health Professions | 25% |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 6% |
| 5% | |
| Agriculture | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173203 IPEDS survey data for Central Lakes College Brainerd.
Current students may use the Central Lakes College Brainerd GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024