by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Central Lakes College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Central Lakes College measures up.
Central Lakes College is ranked #1,097 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #23 of 69 for value.
Below is the detailed Central Lakes College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is ranked #52 out of #72 in Minnesota for quality and #23 out of #69 for Minnesota value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Central Lakes College financial aid page to be sure.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is ranked #1,097 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Central Lakes College-Brainerd provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Central Lakes College costs about $15,079. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $60,314 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,128 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,869 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,079 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $60,314 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Central Lakes College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Central Lakes College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $76,512 | — | — |
| All Students | $60,314 | #1,097 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $55,476 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $76,512 | — | — |
| All Students | $60,314 | #23 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $55,476 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Central Lakes College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,479 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,015 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,719 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,228 |
| Over $110K | $17,192 |
About 77% of Central Lakes College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,822 per year. Get more details on the Central Lakes College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Central Lakes College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.