Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd, MN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,209
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,209
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,459
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,709
Net price (after aid)$12,829
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,479
$30k – $48k$10,015
$48k – $75k$12,719
$75k – $110k$15,228
$110k+$17,192
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,162
Median debt at graduation$11,000
Est. monthly loan payment$117
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants15%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans12%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
65%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$6.2k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$11k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$6.2k
Net price
$12.8k
Pell
15%
Median debt
$11k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$42.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsPhysicsEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
SociologyEconomicsPsychology
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Business
Information SystemsFinanceManagement
Education
Secondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Central Lakes College-Brainerd
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- Where is Central Lakes College-Brainerd located?
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd is located in Brainerd, MN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a public community college based in MN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,209 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd reports total enrollment of approximately 1,486 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
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