College statistics
- Address:
- 501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN
56401 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.clcmn.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,424
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $36,902,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota is a public two-year institution serving the central Minnesota region. The college enrolls about 4,532 students and focuses on liberal arts and sciences, providing a transfer-friendly foundation for students planning to move to four-year universities.
Tuition and total cost of attendance are $5,424 annually for both in-state and out-of-state students, making Central Lakes an affordable pathway into higher education. The college's size and low cost structure support working students and those seeking to keep education expenses manageable during their first two years of college.
Central Lakes College functions as a traditional transfer college, preparing students to move into bachelor's degree programs at four-year institutions. This model works well for students who want to reduce costs by completing general education requirements before transferring, as well as those exploring their academic direction before committing to a specific field. For more information, visit www.clcmn.edu/.