George Stone Technical College
At a Glance
George Stone Technical College has been offering career and technical education programs for Northwest Florida communities for over 50 years. The college currently offers over twenty-five certificate programs and an electrical apprenticeship program. Most programs can provide the academic and hands-on instruction necessary for students to complete requirements in about one year. GSTC offers opportunities for students to attend full-time or part-time through daytime and evening classes. The college provides students with opportunities to earn industry credentials and provides assistance in gaining in-field employment. GSTC accepts financial aid and offers student scholarships as well.
George Stone Technical College (GSTC) is a Public institution located in the Panhandle region of Florida. GSTC has National Accreditation.
The main campus in Pensacola, FL has a Suburban feeling.
George Stone Technical College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Certificate
- Career Certificate in Welding Technology
- Career Certificate in Florida Law Enforcement Academy
- Career Certificate in Aviation Airframe Mechanics
- Career Certificate in Electricity
- Career Certificate in Cosmetology
Student Body (as of 2025)
Typically GSTC has an enrollment of 1000 to 1200 CTE students.
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 693 |
| Part Time | 191 |
Full-time students outnumber part-time students (3.63:1) at George Stone Technical College.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.00 |
| Asian | 1.00 |
| Black/African American | 19.00 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1.00 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.00 |
| White/Caucasian | 63.00 |
| Other/Unknown | 8.00 |
The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (63%) followed by Black/African American (19%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 19.00 |
| Male | 81.00 |
At 81%, male students outnumber female students by a very significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
GSTC offers hands-on training in over 25 different career and technical education fields. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities as well as day and evening programs.
| Total Students: | 884 |
|---|---|
| Average Student Age: | 28 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2025)
GSTC offers low-cost CTE programs that are usually around a year in length.
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Scholarships
GSTC accepts Pell Grants.
GSTC offers a needs-based Recent Senior Scholarship to local public high school graduates. We also offer some school-based and private entity scholarships.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | 2700.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 400.00 |
| Housing Costs | 0.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $3,100.00 consists of $2,700.00 for Tuition, $400.00 for Books and Supplies, and $0.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of Fall 2025)
GSTC offers open enrollment quarterly, when space is available, to provide opportunities for students to begin programs without having to wait for a new semester.
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Admissions Policy
State Board of Education Rule 6-A-10.024(17), Florida Administrative Code, reads: When a student transfers among institutions that participate in the common course designation and numbering system, the receiving institution shall award credit for courses satisfactorily completed at the previous participating institutions when the courses are judged by the appropriate common course designation and numbering system faculty task forces to be equivalent to courses offered at the receiving institution and are entered in the course numbering system. Credit so awarded can be used by transfer students to satisfy requirement in these institutions on the same basis as native students.
We enroll for the fall term through the start of school on August 11, 2025. We then enroll new students again on October 6, 2025. For the spring term, we enroll new students on January 6, 2026 and then again on March 2, 2026. Here is a link to our online application.
GSTC does not have application deadlines and accepts new students througout the year.
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Students can obtain program information and advising from school counselors and financial aid professionals in the Student Services Department on campus.
GSTC encourages non-traditional students to explore our many programs. Students can obtain program information and advising from school counselors and financial aid professionals in the Student Services Department on campus.
Campus Life (as of 2025)
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GSTC does not offer on-campus housing.