Central Lakes College
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401

Central Lakes College (CLC) is a top-notch two-year college within the Minnesota State College & Universities System. The Central Lakes College campus in Brainerd, Minnesota, along with its campus in Staples serves nearly 4,000 students annually. The nationally accredited programs and certifications at Central Lakes College underscore the academic rigor of the College that prepares students for success in the workforce and in life.

Students can expect accessible, affordable, and high quality education from Central Lakes College. Central Lakes College is nestled in a hub of outdoor recreation and is easy to reach from anywhere in Minnesota. Additionally, many online courses are offered to provide students flexibility and convenience. With tuition costs that are a fraction of what four-year universities and colleges charge for tuition as well as the majority of its students receiving some type of financial aid, Central Lakes College provides affordable higher education. The Central Lakes College facilities are conducive to student learning while the faculty is committed to providing personalized attention to students. Central Lakes College is comprehensive when it comes to delivering the best education it can to its students.

Central Lakes College strives to make its collegiate experience second to none. From the unique programs like inland underwater search and recovery to the partnerships with several state universities and colleges to the $6 million in new construction, Central Lakes College aims to be the best, something to which its students can truly attest.

Quick Facts:

• Central Lakes College provides education to 46 communities across the state of Minnesota.
  


• Approximately 70% of Central Lakes College students receive over $10 million in financial aid annually in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study funding.
  


• In 2005, 87% of Central Lakes College graduates found jobs related to their fields of study.
  


• Heavy equipment and operations maintenance is one of Central Lakes College's largest programs.
  


• CLC has more than 20 academic clubs on campus for its students.