What division is Central Lakes?

Central Lakes competes at the JUCO / Community College level in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC).

What GPA do you need for Central Lakes?

The average GPA at Central Lakes is 2.8. This program has accessible academic requirements.

How big is Central Lakes?

Central Lakes has an enrollment of approximately 1,614 students in a small_town setting.

How do I get recruited to play at Central Lakes?

To get recruited at Central Lakes, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Central Lakes's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Central Lakes

Brainerd, MNJUCOMinnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC)

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JUCO / Community College

Division

1,614

Enrollment

2.8

Avg GPA

69%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Accessible academics. Most recruits clear the 2.8+ GPA bar.

Central Lakes is a JUCO / Community College program in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC), located in Brainerd, MN. We map basketball at Central Lakes, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

2.8

Student:Faculty

20:1

Retention

69%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$39,389

Coaching Staff4 coaches across basketball

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About Central Lakes Athletics

Central Lakes is a JUCO / Community College athletic program located in Brainerd, MN, competing in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC). With an enrollment of 1,614 students, Central Lakes offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball at Central Lakes with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Central Lakes is 2.8.

RawRecruit covers JUCO programs across football, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's track & field. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Central Lakes.