Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center
223 Pat Thomas Parkway, Quincy, FL 32351 · (850) 558-4516
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 86.67%15 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- −2.4points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #94of 130 programs
- Since 2024
- +2.1points vs 84.62% (13 testers)
- Tallahassee area rank
- #3of 4 ranked nearby
How Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center graduates do on the CNA exam
86.67% of 15 first-time test-takers from Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 2.4 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #94 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #3 of 4 ranked programs in the Tallahassee area.
In 2024, 84.62% of 13 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 2.1 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 15 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 6.7 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in Tallahassee by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 86.67%, Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center is in the third quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 15 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 1 other ranked program is within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1601 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 223 Pat Thomas Parkway, Quincy, FL 32351 Gadsden County |
| Phone | (850) 558-4516 |
| CNA median pay, Tallahassee area | $34,180 a year ($16.43/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Quincy
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lively Technical Center Nursing Assistant Program | Tallahassee | 20 mi | 84.5% |
| Tallahassee State College | Tallahassee | 27 mi | — |
| Florida State University Schools | Tallahassee | 31 mi | 100.0% |
| Wakulla High School Medical Academy | Crawfordville | 32 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center's CNA exam pass rate?
86.67% of 15 first-time test-takers from Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 2.4 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #94 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1601. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 86.67% of 15 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 84.62% of 13 in 2024 (+2.1 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center compare with CNA programs nearby?
1 other ranked program is within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Quincy?
The closest are Lively Technical Center Nursing Assistant Program in Tallahassee (about 20 mi, 85% pass rate), Tallahassee State College in Tallahassee (about 27 mi), Florida State University Schools in Tallahassee (about 31 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.