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Central Lakes College can be found in Brainerd, Minnesota (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Central Lakes College.
The most common majors at the school are in landscaping and horticulture.
Central Lakes College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Central Lakes College are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,875 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401-3900
General Phone: (218) 855-8000
Admissions Phone: (218) 855-8037
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 855-8025
http://WWW.CLCMN.EDU
Central Lakes College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 231 | liberal arts and sciences, Native American studies, Latin American studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 107 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 47 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, marine mechanic, heavy equipment maintenance, industrial electronics tech |
| Transportation | 41 | construction equipment operation |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 34 | business management, accounting, small business management, accounting technology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 29 | landscaping, applied horticulture, greenhouse operations, floristry |
| Production Trades | 27 | machinist, welding |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | mechanical drafting, robotics tech, computer systems tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 23 | dental assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | commercial art |
| Media | 18 | photo and film tech |
| Office And Administration | 13 | data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer networking, computer programming |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 12 | farm management |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care management, child care provider |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | conservation, environmental studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | theatre design |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Lakes College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 395 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 272 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 41 | 10 |
In 2005, Central Lakes College had a total enrollment of 2,875 students (2,191 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 96% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Brainerd, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 855-8037
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,939 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,939 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Central Lakes College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 855-8025
Central Lakes College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 60 | $56,133 | 35 | $56,100 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $56,133 | 35 | $56,100 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Lakes College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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