A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 14% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
86%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at Central Lakes College Brainerd with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Central Lakes College-Brainerd has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,919
|
| Women |
2,714
|
Central Lakes College-Brainerd serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 32.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 39.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173203 IPEDS survey data for Central Lakes College Brainerd.
Last updated February 24, 2024