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- School Code: 233900
- Phone: (218) 855-8000
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,954Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Central Lakes College – Brainerd prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Central Lakes College – Brainerd
501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN
Central Lakes College at Brainerd (CLC) is the Brainerd branch of Minnesota based public institution Central Lakes College, with the other being located in Staples. Central Lakes College is technically a Liberal Arts school, but it offers a wide variety of programs for its students. CLC offers traditional associate's degrees as well as career technical programs and non-degree courses. CLC is designed as a two year college, with students also able to earn certificates in less than four years.
For those interested in jump starting their college career, CLC is an attractive choice. Tuition, as of the latest published date was listed at $4,589 with 4,447 students attending on open enrollment. After obtaining an associate's, most students are able to successfully transfer into a college in the Minnesota public school system.
Brainerd is a small town of 13,000 with most of the town's facilities and public activities revolve around the college. It's a very favorable environment for those looking to go to a small college town where they can focus on their academics without getting caught up in the distractions of a big city.
CLC also offers a rather accommodating program for international students, which provides them with support helping them integrate into campus life. International students provide diversity in CLC that most schools aren't able to maintain.
If you are looking for a two year college with a variety of program options to start your college career, CLC is a great choice. It's affordable, has diversity and doesn't have many outside distractions.
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Lakes College – Brainerd offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 97 |
Female | 225 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 4 |
Black | 6 |
Hispanic | 6 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 294 |
Multiple Races | 7 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Central Lakes College – Brainerd, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Central Lakes College – Brainerd accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Central Lakes College – Brainerd may provide services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Central Lakes College – Brainerd is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball