Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002339
- Phone: (218) 855-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
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$3,954Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Central Lakes College – Brainerd
501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN
Central Lakes College at Brainerd (CLC) is the Brainerd branch of Minnesota based public institution Central Lakes College, with the other being located in Staples. Central Lakes College is technically a Liberal Arts school, but it offers a wide variety of programs for its students. CLC offers traditional associate's degrees as well as career technical programs and non-degree courses. CLC is designed as a two year college, with students also able to earn certificates in less than four years.
For those interested in jump starting their college career, CLC is an attractive choice. Tuition, as of the latest published date was listed at $4,589 with 4,447 students attending on open enrollment. After obtaining an associate's, most students are able to successfully transfer into a college in the Minnesota public school system.
Brainerd is a small town of 13,000 with most of the town's facilities and public activities revolve around the college. It's a very favorable environment for those looking to go to a small college town where they can focus on their academics without getting caught up in the distractions of a big city.
CLC also offers a rather accommodating program for international students, which provides them with support helping them integrate into campus life. International students provide diversity in CLC that most schools aren't able to maintain.
If you are looking for a two year college with a variety of program options to start your college career, CLC is a great choice. It's affordable, has diversity and doesn't have many outside distractions.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Central Lakes College – Brainerd accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $12,200. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $4,900-$5,900 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $160 to $200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
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Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 68% | $4,661 |
Receiving Student Loans | 51% | $5,844 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Central Lakes College – Brainerd may provide services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Assistant Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1964)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Central Lakes College – Brainerd by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Farm and Ranch Management (C)
- Horticulture (A, C)
- Landscaping (C)
- Viticulture and Oenology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Accounting (A, C)
- Bookkeeping (C)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
- Administrative Assistant (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering Technology
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Dental Assistant (A, C)
- Medical Assistant (A, C)
- Medical Executive Assistant (A)
- Phlebotomy (C)
- Medical Office Assistant (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Natural Resources and Conservation
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
- Machinist (A, C)
- Tool and Die Technician
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (C)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Central Lakes College – Brainerd.
- St Cloud Technical and Community College in Saint Joseph, MN (53 miles away)
- Alexandria Technical & Community College in Bloomington, MN (64 miles away)
- Itasca Community College in Inver Grove Heights, MN (68 miles away)
- Northwest Technical College in Austin, MN (82 miles away)
- Anoka Technical College in Minneapolis, MN (85 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Review a complete list of all the Minnesota colleges
- Browse our list of community colleges in Minnesota
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002339
- Phone: (218) 855-8000
- School Homepage