NCLEX Pass Rates — Illinois Nursing Schools (2026)

Illinois nursing schools with published first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates (2026): 16 in our verified dataset (state average 89.9% vs national 87.5%). 10 schools exceed 90%. Rates trace to state board publications; cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed.

89.9%

Illinois State Average

Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
Illinois institutional average in our dataset: 89.9% (2026).
10 Illinois schools with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.
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 Illinois nursing schools?

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Illinois is 89.9%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Schools in Illinois 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 Illinois?

Use the program table for nursing programs in Illinois 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 Illinois?

The table includes programs in our directory that serve Illinois 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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