University of Iowa College of Nursing — NCLEX Pass Rate History
First-time NCLEX pass rates by year, compiled from state board of nursing reports. See the full University of Iowa College of Nursing profile for tuition, accreditation, and program-level data.
Latest published RN pass rate: 91.7% (2023) · National average 86.7%
NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rate — University of Iowa College of Nursing
| Year | Pass Rate | Δ vs National | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.7% | +5.0 pp | Iowa Board of Nursing (DIAL) |
| 2022 | 90.6% | +3.9 pp | Iowa Board of Nursing (DIAL) |
| 2021 | 96.6% | +9.9 pp | Iowa Board of Nursing (DIAL) |
| 2020 | 97.8% | +11.1 pp | Iowa Board of Nursing (DIAL) |
| 2019 | 93.0% | +6.3 pp | Iowa Board of Nursing (DIAL) |
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.
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