Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a public two-year institution located in Brainerd, Minnesota. The college enrolls 5,825 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide range of technical certificate programs across trades, health, and technology fields. Programs include Network and System Administration/Administrator, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Computer Support Specialist, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, and Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, among others. Credentials are offered at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Brainerd in central Minnesota, Central Lakes College-Brainerd serves a regional economy with active manufacturing, health care, and tourism sectors. Its broad technical program offerings provide accessible workforce training for students across the surrounding lakes region.