Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a public college in Brainerd, MN. Its average net price is $15,556 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,751 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,041 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,075 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,602 |
| $110,001 and up | $22,257 |
$6,476Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$6,476Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$15,556Average Net Price
$9,104Room and Board 2025-26, Off-Campus
$1,000Books and Supplies
16.8%Students on Pell Grants
10.6%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
Not publishedAcceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $44,328 |
| 8 years after entry | $46,692 |
| 10 years after entry | $46,663 |
Not publishedGraduation Rate
Not publishedRetention Rate
$9,500Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Brainerd, MNLocation
Remote townSetting
1,614Undergraduate Enrollment
PublicControl
Programs and What They Pay
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