NCLEX Pass Rates — Tennessee Nursing Schools (2026)

Tennessee nursing schools with published first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates (2026): 5 in our verified dataset (state average 93.6% vs national 87.5%). 4 schools exceed 90%. 1 directory program list a program-level NCLEX figure for Tennessee. Rates trace to state board publications; cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed.

93.6%

Tennessee State Average

Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
Tennessee institutional average in our dataset: 93.6% (2026).
4 Tennessee 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.
1 accredited programs in our directory publish a program-level NCLEX outcome for Tennessee students.

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Nursing programs with NCLEX outcomes (Tennessee)

Programs that serve Tennessee (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)
BSN (Traditional)	University of Tennessee at Knoxville	BSN	On Campus	97.0%	Details

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

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Tennessee is 93.6%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Use the program table for nursing programs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

The table includes programs in our directory that serve Tennessee 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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