Central Lakes College-Brainerd

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,424
    2024 Average Net Price
    $13,691
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,981
    34% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    53.2%
    208 Graduates

    About

    Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a higher education institution located in Crow Wing County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Lakes College-Brainerd were Liberal Arts & Sciences (333 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (82 degrees), and Dental Assisting (14 degrees).

    In 2024, 894 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (780 degrees), 24.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $5,424, which is $−2,736 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $5,424, which is $2,736 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,691.

    In 2024, 43% of undergraduate students attending Central Lakes College-Brainerd received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,424
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd was $5,424. The cost of tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $−2,736 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $13,691
    2024 Value
    6.47%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Central Lakes College-Brainerd had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,691. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Lakes College-Brainerd grew by 6.47%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,459
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Lakes College-Brainerd was of $9,459 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 53.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    43%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    12%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    43% of undergraduate students at Central Lakes College-Brainerd received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.88% with respect to 2023, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Central Lakes College-Brainerd had a total enrollment of 4,981 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is 1,696 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,285. This means that 34% of students enrolled at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% White, 3.91% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 2.23% Black or African American, 1.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.562% Asian, and 0.0201% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Central Lakes College-Brainerd in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.2%), followed by White Male (39.8%) and Two or More Races Female (2.28%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    34%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Central Lakes College-Brainerd in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,981 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is 1,696 and the part-time enrollment is 3,285. This means that 34% of students enrolled at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 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 was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central Lakes College-Brainerd had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,022 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      195 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      169 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is 80.7% White, 3.91% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 2.23% Black or African American, 1.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.562% Asian, and 0.0201% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 392 students (7.87%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 148 more women than men received degrees from Central Lakes College-Brainerd. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is white (780 degrees awarded). There were 24.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is Liberal Arts & Sciences (333 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (82 degrees) and Dental Assisting (14 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (48 degrees awarded), Agriculture (69 degrees), and Precision Production (47 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    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 are Elementary & middle school teachers (76,751 people), Other managers (70,941 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,503 people), Postsecondary teachers (29,899 people), and Secondary school teachers (28,853 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd in 2024 are Transportation (48 degrees awarded), Agriculture (69 degrees), Precision Production (47 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (339 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Logisticians, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are Transportation (48 degrees awarded), Agriculture (69 degrees), Precision Production (47 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (339 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 are Elementary & secondary schools (164,028 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (81,812 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (49,383 people), Construction (40,117 people), and Air transportation (39,929 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are Transportation (48 degrees awarded), Agriculture (69 degrees), Precision Production (47 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (339 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Farm & Ranch Management
      48 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      35 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      34 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Central Lakes College-Brainerd was Farm & Ranch Management with 48 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    373
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    521
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 373 degrees were awarded to men at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, which is 0.716 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (521).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Central Lakes College-Brainerd in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.389 times less than the 244 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 244 degrees were awarded to men at Central Lakes College-Brainerd in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.57 times more than the 95 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    43%
    100% Completion Time
    48%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Central Lakes College-Brainerd completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      780 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      32 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      30 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is white (780 degrees awarded). There were 24.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

    1.23% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      571 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      525 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      507 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is white female (571 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (525 degrees).

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    Operations

    Central Lakes College-Brainerd has an endowment valued at nearly $11M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 665k (6.03%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Central Lakes College-Brainerd had a total salary expenditure of 44.9M. Central Lakes College-Brainerd employs 76 Instructors. Most academics at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are Male Instructor (41), and Female Instructor (35).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

    Endowment

    $11M
    2024 Endowment
    15%
    growth from 2023

    Central Lakes College-Brainerd has an endowment valued at about $11M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Lakes College-Brainerd grew 15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.62M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $20M
    2024 Salaries
    7.64%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Central Lakes College-Brainerd paid a median of $20M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($44.9M) and a 7.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.58% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.58% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.58M
    Instructional Salaries
    76
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Central Lakes College-Brainerd paid a total of $6.58M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 33% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Lakes College-Brainerd were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

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