Board-reported · 2025

NCLEX Pass Rates — Michigan Nursing Schools (2025)

As of 2025, 13 Michigan schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 80.3–100.0%, per Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Program Summaries CY2025 (first-time). Average of listed programs (unweighted) 89.5% (national reference 86.7%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

Listed avg (unweighted): 89.5%; +2.8 pts vs national
National: 86.7%; NCSBN 2025
Schools reported: 13; Cohorts of 10 or more
At 90% or higher: 6

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First-time RN NCLEX pass rates for Michigan, ranked by pass rate. National average 86.7% marked on each bar.
#	School	Credential	Pass rateNational 86.7% marked	N	Status
1	Grand Rapids Community College	ADN	100.0%	86	On site
2	Kirtland Community College	ADN	94.7%	38	On site
3	University of MichiganAnn Arbor	BSN	94.6%	167	On site
4	Chas Stewart Mott Community College	ADN	93.9%	99	On site
5	Lansing Community College	ADN	92.1%	114	On site
6	Macomb County Community College	ADN	90.0%	130	On site
7	University of MichiganFlint	BSN	89.7%	97	On site
8	Michigan State University	BSN	88.3%	171	On site
9	West Shore Community College	ADN	87.5%	24	On site
10	Grand Valley State University	BSN	86.5%	245	On site
11	Schoolcraft College	ADN	83.6%	219	On site
12	Kalamazoo Valley Community College	ADN	82.5%	80	On site
13	Madonna University	BSN	80.3%	66	On site

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Michigan programs with strong pass rates you can apply to

On-site listings from our directory with first-time pass rates at or near the top of the table. Board-reported rates above remain the source for licensure outcomes.

Grand Rapids Community College
ADN
100.0% first-time RN
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Kirtland Community College
ADN
94.7% first-time RN
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University of Michigan
BSN
Ann Arbor
94.6% first-time RN
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Pass rates and sticker price are for the first license. Working RNs in Michigan often stack an online RN-to-BSN, then an NP specialty. Online RN-to-BSN options serving Michigan include Walden University at $27,710 listed total tuition in our directory. Michigan is a restricted-practice state: state law requires nurse practitioners to practice under career-long supervision, delegation, or team management by another health provider for at least one element of practice, the most limited of the three AANP practice-environment tiers.

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

The average of listed programs (unweighted) for first-time NCLEX-RN in Michigan is 89.5%, compared to the national average of 86.7%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 80.3% to 100.0%. Source: Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — NCLEX Program Summaries CY2025 (first-time).

How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in Michigan?

Use the board-reported table on this page — 13 Michigan board-reported first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the average of listed programs (unweighted) (89.5%) and the national reference (86.7%). 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 live-directory 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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