Gadsden Technical College
Gadsden Technical College is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Quincy, FL. It offers 12 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (2/22/2016 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Gadsden Technical College is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) and the 2025 tuition and fees is $3,942. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) programs ($17,783). The length of the program is 1,350 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Gadsden Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | $3,942 | $3,735 | 1,350 Hours | 11 Months | $17,783 |
| 2 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $526 | $295 | 180 Hours | 4 Months | $5,356 |
| 3 | Barbering/Barber | $2,628 | $320 | 900 Hours | 9 Months | $14,546 |
| 4 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $3,066 | $1,289 | 1,050 Hours | 10 Months | $14,974 |
| 5 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $438 | $295 | 150 Hours | 4 Months | $6,258 |
| 6 | Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | $2,628 | $413 | 900 Hours | 9 Months | $2,628 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 120 students attended Gadsden Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 5 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 23 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Gadsden Technical College is 88% and the retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 120 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Number of Faculty | 6 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Gadsden Technical College is $3,942
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
28% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,395 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $3,942 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,735 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $21,589 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $11,295 |
| Average Financial Amount | $7,395 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Gadsden Technical College offers 12 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 25 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 25 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Gadsden Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 25 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 17 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 8 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 4 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 5 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 8 |
| Total | 17 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 5 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 1 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 8 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 120 students have enrolled into Gadsden Technical College. By gender, 58 male and 62 female students are attending the school.
There are 11 White (9.17%), 103 Black/African American (85.83%), 6 Hispanic (5.00%), and 6 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 58 | 62 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 103 | 47 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 201 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Quincy, FL
- 850-875-8324
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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