NCLEX Pass Rates — Iowa Nursing Schools (2025)

5 nursing schools in Iowa with published NCLEX-RN pass rates (latest year in our database). National average: 87.5%. Our directory lists 3 programs with outcome data for students in Iowa.

75.7%

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Nursing programs with NCLEX outcomes (Iowa)

Programs that serve Iowa (including online options enrolling residents) with a program-level NCLEX pass rate on record. Includes all RN pathway types in our directory. Sorted by reported rate.

Program	School	Degree	Format	NCLEX (reported)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)	University of Iowa College of Nursing	BSN	On Campus	94.0%	Details
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure)	Western Governors University	BSN	Online	91.8%	Details
BSN (Pre-Licensure Online)	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	BSN	Online	91.2%	Details

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for Iowa nursing schools?

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Iowa is 75.7%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Schools in Iowa 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 Iowa?

Use the program table for nursing programs in Iowa 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 Iowa?

The table includes programs in our directory that serve Iowa 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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