NCLEX Pass Rates — District of Columbia Nursing Schools (2026)

NCLEX data for District of Columbia is being compiled. Browse schools below.

Key takeaways

National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for District of Columbia nursing schools?

The national average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 87.5% (NCSBN 2026). Schools in District of Columbia are regulated by the state board of nursing, which publishes pass rates annually.

How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in District of Columbia?

Use the program table for nursing programs in District of Columbia where we publish a program-level NCLEX figure, then compare those rates against the state and national averages. Small programs can show 100% pass rates with only a handful of test-takers, which is less statistically reliable.

Which programs are included in the NCLEX outcomes table for District of Columbia?

The table includes programs in our directory that serve District of Columbia and have a published NCLEX pass rate on record. It can include multiple RN pathway types (for example ADN and BSN tracks), not just accelerated BSN programs.

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