Excelsior University — NCLEX Pass Rate History
First-time NCLEX pass rates by year, compiled from state board of nursing reports. See the full Excelsior University profile for tuition, accreditation, and program-level data.
NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rate — Excelsior University
| Year | Pass Rate | Δ vs National | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83.3% | -3.4 pp | Tennessee Board of Nursing 2024 — NCLEX Results by Year and School |
| 2022 | 69.2% | -17.5 pp | Tennessee Board of Nursing 2024 — NCLEX Results by Year and School |
| 2021 | 65.9% | -20.8 pp | Tennessee Board of Nursing 2024 — NCLEX Results by Year and School |
| 2020 | 87.0% | +0.3 pp | Tennessee Board of Nursing 2024 — NCLEX Results by Year and School |
How to read this data
- Rates reflect first-time NCLEX test-takers only — repeat attempts are excluded.
- Single-year snapshots can be noisy for small programs; multi-year trends are more reliable.
- National averages: NCLEX-RN 86.7%, NCLEX-PN 86.6% (NCSBN).
- Data sourced from state boards of nursing. See methodology for the full sourcing process.
Nursing Programs at Excelsior University
Sponsored · Disclosure
1
3
Explore Similar Nursing Programs
Comparing options beyond Excelsior University? These accredited schools actively enroll nursing students — view their programs to request tuition and admissions details.