NCLEX Pass Rates — Michigan Nursing Schools (2024)

As of 2024, 13 Michigan schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 88.3–100.0% , per Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Score Summary CY2024 (first-time). Dataset average 94.4% (national reference 87.5%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

94.4%
Michigan State Average
13
Schools (N≥10)
12
Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

  • Michigan institutional average in our dataset: 94.4% (2024).
  • Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.
  • Michigan is not an NLC compact state; graduates need Michigan licensure (or endorsement) to practice there.
  • National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
  • 12 Michigan schools with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.

94.4%

Michigan first-time RN average (2024)

Source: Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Score Summary CY2024 (first-time)

13

Schools with N≥10 cohorts in 2024

Source: Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Score Summary CY2024 (first-time)

12

Schools at or above 90%

Source: Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Score Summary CY2024 (first-time)

Last verified 2026-08-21. Only display-eligible cohorts (N≥10) are shown.

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First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates — Michigan schools

As of 2024, 13 Michigan schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 88.3–100.0% , per Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Score Summary CY2024 (first-time). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

Pass rate

Showing 13 of 13 schools.

13 Michigan schools with display-eligible first-time RN NCLEX pass rates (N≥10 candidates, latest reporting year)
West Shore Community College100.0%182024
Grand Rapids Community College100.0%922024
Mott Community College99.1%1112024
Lansing Community College98.1%1042024
University of Michigan – School of Nursing97.4%1932024
Grand Valley State University94.3%2442024
Macomb Community College93.3%1352024
Madonna University93.0%1152024
University of Michigan — Flint92.4%1182024
Michigan State University91.4%1622024
Kalamazoo Valley Community College90.5%842024
Kirtland Community College90.0%402024
Schoolcraft College88.3%1962024

Source: Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Score Summary CY2024 (first-time)

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for Michigan nursing schools?
The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Michigan is 94.4%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 88.3% to 100.0%. Source: Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Score Summary CY2024 (first-time).
How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in Michigan?
Use the board-reported school table on this page — 13 Michigan schools with first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average (94.4%) and the national reference (87.5%). Small cohorts under 10 candidates are excluded because 100% rates from tiny samples are statistically unreliable.
Which programs are included in the NCLEX outcomes table for Michigan?
The primary table lists 13 schools with display-eligible, board-reported first-time RN NCLEX rates (latest year, N≥10). A secondary directory section may list programs serving Michigan that also publish a program-level figure — treat board data as authoritative for licensure outcomes.
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