NCLEX Pass Rates — South Carolina Nursing Schools (2025)

As of 2025, 6 South Carolina schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 93.9–98.3% , per South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR). Dataset average 96.5% (national reference 87.5%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

96.5%
South Carolina State Average
6
Schools (N≥10)
6
Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

  • South Carolina institutional average in our dataset: 96.5% (2025).
  • Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.
  • South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state — an RN license issued here can authorize practice in other compact states.
  • National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
  • 6 South Carolina schools with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.

96.5%

South Carolina first-time RN average (2025)

Source: South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR)

6

Schools with N≥10 cohorts in 2025

Source: South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR)

6

Schools at or above 90%

Source: South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR)

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

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First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates — South Carolina schools

As of 2025, 6 South Carolina schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 93.9–98.3% , per South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

Pass rate

Showing 6 of 6 schools.

6 South Carolina schools with display-eligible first-time RN NCLEX pass rates (N≥10 candidates, latest reporting year)
Spartanburg Community College98.3%582025
University of South Carolina – College of Nursing98.0%2492025
Medical University of South Carolina – College of Nursing96.8%1552025
Trident Technical College96.2%2382025
Midlands Technical College95.8%1192025
York Technical College93.9%492025

Source: South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR)

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for South Carolina nursing schools?
The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in South Carolina is 96.5%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 93.9% to 98.3%. Source: South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR).
How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in South Carolina?
Use the board-reported school table on this page — 6 South Carolina schools with first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average (96.5%) 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 South Carolina?
The primary table lists 6 schools with display-eligible, board-reported first-time RN NCLEX rates (latest year, N≥10). A secondary directory section may list programs serving South Carolina that also publish a program-level figure — treat board data as authoritative for licensure outcomes.
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