Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,424

2023 Average Net Price

$12,859

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,532

33.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.7%

166 Graduates

About

Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is a higher education institution located in Crow Wing County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (298 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (82 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (10 degrees).

In 2023, 876 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203). 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (780 degrees), 26.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is $5,424, which is $−2,829 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 686 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is $5,424, which is $2,829 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,859.

In 2023, 41% of undergraduate students attending Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,424

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) was $5,424. The cost of tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is $−2,829 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,859

2023 Value

4.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,859. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) grew by 4.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,170

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) was of $6,170 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.82% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.82% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 686 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) had a total enrollment of 4,532 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is 1,501 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,031. This means that 33.1% of students enrolled at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203), both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.9% White, 3.44% Two or More Races, 3.42% Hispanic or Latino, 2.85% Black or African American, 0.838% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.772% Asian.

Students enrolled at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45%), followed by White Male (39.3%) and Black or African American Male (2.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,532 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is 1,501 and the part-time enrollment is 3,031. This means that 33.1% of students enrolled at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,712 enrolled students
Two or More Races
156 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
155 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is 81.9% White, 3.44% Two or More Races, 3.42% Hispanic or Latino, 2.85% Black or African American, 0.838% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.772% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 302 students (6.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 84 more women than men received degrees from Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is white (780 degrees awarded). There were 26.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (29 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (298 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (82 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (90 degrees awarded), Transportation (49 degrees), and Precision Production (42 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) are Other managers (86,858 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (74,036 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,920 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (30,552 people), and Postsecondary teachers (30,089 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) in 2023 are Agriculture (90 degrees awarded), Transportation (49 degrees), Precision Production (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (313 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) are Agriculture (90 degrees awarded), Transportation (49 degrees), Precision Production (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (313 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
298 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
82 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 298 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

396

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

480

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 396 degrees were awarded to men at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203), which is 0.825 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (480).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.423 times less than the 220 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 220 degrees were awarded to men at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.37 times more than the 93 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
780 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is white (780 degrees awarded). There were 26.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (29 degrees).

1.14% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
428 degrees awarded
White Male
352 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) is white female (428 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (352 degrees).

Operations

Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) has an endowment valued at nearly $9.59M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 402k (4.19%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) had a total salary expenditure of 41.9M. Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) employs 79 Instructors. Most academics at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) are Male Instructor (42), and Female Instructor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 12 employees.

Endowment

$9.59M

2023 Endowment

9.55%

growth from 2022

Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) has an endowment valued at about $9.59M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) grew 9.55% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.79M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.6M

2023 Salaries

7.58%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) paid a median of $18.6M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($41.9M) and a 7.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.58% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) paid a total of $6.21M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) was Instructor with 79 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203) was Male Instructor with 42 employees, and Female Instructor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Lakes College-Brainerd (173203).

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