NCLEX Pass Rates — South Dakota Nursing Schools (2022)

As of 2022, 5 South Dakota schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 68.0–97.5% , per South Dakota Board of Nursing. Dataset average 85.0% (national reference 87.5%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

85.0%

South Dakota State Average

Schools (N≥10)

Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
South Dakota institutional average in our dataset: 85.0% (2022).
2 South Dakota schools with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.
Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.

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

As of 2022, 5 South Dakota schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 68.0–97.5% , per South Dakota Board of Nursing. Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

Pass rate

Showing 5 of 5 schools.

5 South Dakota schools with display-eligible first-time RN NCLEX pass rates (N≥10 candidates, latest reporting year)

Augustana University	97.5%	81	2022
University of South Dakota – Department of Nursing	94.1%	136	2022
South Dakota State University	89.6%	288	2022
Dakota Wesleyan University	75.8%	33	2022
Mount Marty University	68.0%	25	2022

Source: South Dakota Board of Nursing

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for South Dakota nursing schools?

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in South Dakota is 85.0%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 68.0% to 97.5%. Source: South Dakota Board of Nursing.

How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in South Dakota?

Use the board-reported school table on this page — 5 South Dakota schools with first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average (85.0%) 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 Dakota?

The primary table lists 5 schools with display-eligible, board-reported first-time RN NCLEX rates (latest year, N≥10). A secondary directory section may list programs serving South Dakota that also publish a program-level figure — treat board data as authoritative for licensure outcomes.

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