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Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Central Lakes College, also known as CLC, is a two-year community college located in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. The college operates campuses in Brainerd and Staples, Minnesota. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college also provides a wide variety of professional training to different organizations.

CLC boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the organizations are People United for Peace (PUP), Phi Theta Kappa, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Law Enforcement Club. CLC fields both men’s and women’s sport teams. The teams are nicknamed the Raiders.

Campus Location

501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401-3900
USA
Main Tel: (218) 855-8000
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Central Lakes College-Brainerd Highlights

Where Central Lakes College-Brainerd stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, transportation, and production trades.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate38823
1-2 year certificate27520
< 1 year certificate426
2-4 year degree31

Central Lakes College Students

The student enrollment at Central Lakes College was 3,343 in 2007 (2,382 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,713
Books and supplies$ 1,100

Financial Aid: Central Lakes College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  75
Without tenure; working toward tenure  11

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (28 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (19 awarded)

  • Environmental Studies
  • Natural Resources/Conservation

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded)

  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (30 awarded)

  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
  • Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management

HOSPITALITY (1 awarded)

  • Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (14 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
  • Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
  • Greenhouse Operations and Management
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LIBERAL ARTS (225 awarded)

  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (38 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (11 awarded)

  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (24 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (116 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (35 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (45 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION (60 awarded)

  • Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

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