Central Lakes College-Brainerd Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
4,448

Full + Part time Students
1:18

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio

Central Lakes College – Brainerd and Staples is one of 37 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, offering excellent, affordable education in 54 communities across the state. We are a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success. Our roots are deep in a tradition dating to 1938 in Brainerd and 1950 in Staples. Communities across central Minnesota are filled with our graduates.

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Overview

Founded	1938
Full-Time Undergraduate	4,448
Transfer Students	270
Programs	111 Programs
Courses	876 Courses
Equivalencies	1,074 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,423
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,423
Books and Supplies	$1,000

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

In order to receive financial aid while attending CLC you need to complete a financial aid file at CLC. Make sure that the CLC school code is on your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). CLC’s school code is 002339. The Financial Aid Office at Central Lakes College has developed a comprehensive financial aid program based on federal, state, institutional and private resources to help students cover the cost of education. CLC annually awards assistance to about 80% of its students.
Tuition and Fees:

Base tuition = $180/credit x 15cr x 2 semesters = $5423. Parking $75. Fees $640. Total tuition and fees per credit = $204.64.

Information for Transfer In Students

Credit For Life Experience:

Competency-based education allows students to present nontraditional learning as competencies to be evaluated for credit by qualified faculty members toward their educational program.

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

CLC requires official transcripts to transfer coursework/credits to CLC. Official paper transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope. Hand-delivered transcripts must arrive unopened with the official seal intact.
Apply Here:

www.clcmn.edu/admissions/to_online_application.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 grading scale in 40 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum credits in the ten goal areas to complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum requirement.
Credits (Min/Max):

A minimum of one-fourth (25%) of the required credits for graduation must be completed at CLC.

Information for Transfer Out Students

View Transfer Agreements:

http://www.clcmn.edu/transfer-pathway-degrees/

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