by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Central Lakes College-Brainerd, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Central Lakes College-Brainerd amounted to $6,249 per year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $825; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,424 |
| Fees | $825 |
| Total | $6,249 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Central Lakes College-Brainerd charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Central Lakes College-Brainerd tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Central Lakes College-Brainerd Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,240 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,424 |
| One Year Ago | $5,424 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,424 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Central Lakes College has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.63%, putting next year’s cost near $6,350.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,350 |
| In 2 Years | $6,453 |
| In 3 Years | $6,558 |
| In 4 Years | $6,664 |
| In 5 Years | $6,772 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $26,025.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, see the Central Lakes College-Brainerd Financial Aid page.
