NCLEX Pass Rates — Ohio Nursing Schools (2025)

12 nursing schools in Ohio with published NCLEX-RN pass rates (latest year in our database). National average: 87.5%. Our directory lists 9 programs with outcome data for students in Ohio.

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Nursing programs with NCLEX outcomes (Ohio)

Programs that serve Ohio (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)
Accelerated BSN	University of Cincinnati	BSN	On Campus	95.1%	Details
BSN (Traditional)	University of Cincinnati	BSN	On Campus	95.1%	Details
Accelerated BSN	Case Western Reserve University	BSN	On Campus	95.0%	Details
BSN (Traditional)	Case Western Reserve University	BSN	On Campus	95.0%	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
Accelerated BSN	Galen College of Nursing	BSN	On Campus	85.3%	Details
BSN (Pre-Licensure Hybrid)	Chamberlain University	BSN	Hybrid	79.8%	Details
BSN (Pre-Licensure)	Chamberlain University	BSN	On Campus	79.8%	Details

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

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Ohio is 89.5%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Schools in Ohio 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 Ohio?

Use the program table for nursing programs in Ohio 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 Ohio?

The table includes programs in our directory that serve Ohio 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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