NCLEX Pass Rates — Kentucky Nursing Schools (2025)

NCLEX data for Kentucky is being compiled. Browse schools below. Our directory lists 5 programs with outcome data for students in Kentucky.

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Nursing programs with NCLEX outcomes (Kentucky)

Programs that serve Kentucky (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.

ProgramSchoolDegreeFormatNCLEX (reported)
Accelerated BSNVanderbilt UniversityBSNOn Campus97.0%Details
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of Kentucky College of NursingBSNOnline95.0%Details
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure)Western Governors UniversityBSNOnline91.8%Details
BSN (Pre-Licensure Online)Joyce University of Nursing and Health SciencesBSNOnline91.2%Details
Accelerated BSNGalen College of NursingBSNOn Campus85.3%Details

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for Kentucky nursing schools?
The national average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 87.5% (NCSBN 2025). Schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Use the program table for nursing programs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
The table includes programs in our directory that serve Kentucky 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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