NCLEX Pass Rates — Minnesota Nursing Schools (2025)

As of 2025, 7 Minnesota schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 81.2–96.7% , per Minnesota Board of Nursing — NCLEX-RN First-Time Success by Program 2022-2025. Dataset average 87.4% (national reference 87.5%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

87.4%
Minnesota State Average
7
Schools (N≥10)
1
Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

  • Minnesota institutional average in our dataset: 87.4% (2025).
  • Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.
  • Minnesota is not an NLC compact state; graduates need Minnesota licensure (or endorsement) to practice there.
  • National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
  • 1 Minnesota school with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.

87.4%

Minnesota first-time RN average (2025)

Source: Minnesota Board of Nursing — NCLEX-RN First-Time Success by Program 2022-2025

7

Schools with N≥10 cohorts in 2025

Source: Minnesota Board of Nursing — NCLEX-RN First-Time Success by Program 2022-2025

1

Schools at or above 90%

Source: Minnesota Board of Nursing — NCLEX-RN First-Time Success by Program 2022-2025

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

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First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates — Minnesota schools

As of 2025, 7 Minnesota schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 81.2–96.7% , per Minnesota Board of Nursing — NCLEX-RN First-Time Success by Program 2022-2025. Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

Pass rate

Showing 7 of 7 schools.

7 Minnesota schools with display-eligible first-time RN NCLEX pass rates (N≥10 candidates, latest reporting year)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College96.7%922025
Normandale Community College89.5%382025
Central Lakes College87.9%912025
North Hennepin Community College86.9%842025
Minneapolis College85.4%822025
University of Minnesota – School of Nursing84.4%1672025
Century College81.2%1332025

Source: Minnesota Board of Nursing — NCLEX-RN First-Time Success by Program 2022-2025

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for Minnesota nursing schools?
The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Minnesota is 87.4%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 81.2% to 96.7%. Source: Minnesota Board of Nursing — NCLEX-RN First-Time Success by Program 2022-2025.
How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in Minnesota?
Use the board-reported school table on this page — 7 Minnesota schools with first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average (87.4%) 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 Minnesota?
The primary table lists 7 schools with display-eligible, board-reported first-time RN NCLEX rates (latest year, N≥10). A secondary directory section may list programs serving Minnesota that also publish a program-level figure — treat board data as authoritative for licensure outcomes.
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