How much has Central Lakes College-Brainerd's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 38.20% from 2014 ($16,643), where Central Lakes College-Brainerd's current cost is $23,001. In 2024, the COA is increased by 15.00% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $5,393 (2014) to $6,209 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 30.09% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Central Lakes College-Brainerd over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 38.20% for that period where the last year costs were $23,001. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 30.09% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $6,209. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Central Lakes College-Brainerd over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$5,393$5,393-
2015-16$5,393$5,393 0.00%
2016-17$5,393$5,393 0.00%
2017-18$5,494$5,494 1.87%
2018-19$5,448$5,448 -0.84%
2019-20$5,611$5,611 2.99%
2020-21$5,759$5,759 2.64%
2021-22$5,954$5,954 3.39%
2022-23$6,140$6,140 3.12%
2023-24-$6,209 1.12%
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,000, and it has decreased -25.93% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,350-
2015-16$1,000 -25.93%
2016-17$1,000 0.00%
2017-18$1,000 0.00%
2018-19$1,000 0.00%
2019-20$1,000 0.00%
2020-21$1,000 0.00%
2021-22$1,000 0.00%
2022-23$1,000 0.00%
2023-24$1,000 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 27.02% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$9,900-
2015-16$12,616 27.43%
2016-17$12,616
2017-18$12,507 -0.86%
2018-19$12,507
2019-20$12,324 -1.46%
2020-21$12,243 -0.66%
2021-22$12,243
2022-23$12,861 5.05%
2023-24$15,792 22.79%
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