Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Brainerd, MN

Overall Completion Rate

41%

Working Student Success

41.8%

Transfer Out Rate

23.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
40.6%
Part-time Students
41.8%
First-time Students
47.3%
Transfer Students
45.8%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (41.8% vs 40.6% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 1,048 students

After 4 Years

155
Certificates
252
Associate Degrees
407
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

164
Certificates
266
Associate Degrees
430
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

165
Certificates
274
Associate Degrees
439
Total Awards
42%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

42%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
22%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 103
8-Year Rate: 55%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 210
8-Year Rate: 52%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 202
8-Year Rate: 50%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 495
8-Year Rate: 47%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 99
8-Year Rate: 44%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 285
8-Year Rate: 43%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 96
8-Year Rate: 43%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 145
8-Year Rate: 42%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 38.1%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.