Central Lakes College

Central Lakes College
MottoWe Build Futures
TypePublic community college
Established1938
Parent institution
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
Academic affiliations
Minnesota College Athletic Conference
PresidentHara Charlier
Students6,000
Location, ,
United States

46°20′45″N 94°12′59″W / 46.3459127°N 94.2164890°W / 46.3459127; -94.2164890
CampusSmall city, 216 acres (87 ha)
Colors   Navy & red
NicknameRaiders
Sporting affiliations
NJCAA
Websitewww.clcmn.edu

Central Lakes College is a public community college with campuses in Brainerd and Staples, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college was formed from the merger of three different colleges: Brainerd Community College (Brainerd Junior College), Brainerd Technical College (Brainerd Technical Institute), and Staples Technical College (Staples Technical Institute).