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Study in Brainerd
This guide explains student life in Brainerd, United States, including an estimated monthly student budget of $1,740, Brainerd experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and long, freezing, and snowy winters., F-1 Student Visa guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for United States below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $1,740
- Climate
- Brainerd experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and long, freezing, and snowy winters.
- Safety score
- 75/100
- English friendliness
- 100%
- Student visa
- F-1 Student Visa
- Work while studying
- International students on an F-1 visa can work up to 20 hours per week on-campus during the academic term and full-time during official school breaks.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$600
- Food$451
- Transport$426
- Leisure$263
Rent is for Central Lakes College does not offer on-campus dorms and publishes a combined 'Living Expenses (housing, food)' estimate of $9,459 per academic year; this figure has been proportionally split into monthly rent and food estimates.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Highly affordable cost of living and tuition compared to major U.S. cities
- Access to the scenic Brainerd Lakes area for outdoor recreation
- Small, supportive community environment at Central Lakes College
Considerations
- Extremely cold and snowy winters
- No on-campus dormitories, requiring students to find off-campus housing
- Limited public transportation makes having a car highly beneficial
Student housing in Brainerd
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