Board-reported · 2025

NCLEX Pass Rates — Washington Nursing Schools (2025)

As of 2025, 11 Washington schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 78.2–98.7%, per WA State Board of Nursing (WABON) — NCLEX School Reports, Feb 2026. Average of listed programs (unweighted) 89.0% (national reference 86.7%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

Listed avg (unweighted): 89.0%; +2.3 pts vs national
National: 86.7%; NCSBN 2025
Schools reported: 11; Cohorts of 10 or more
At 90% or higher: 5

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The pre-licensure programs that lead to the NCLEX-RN. Check each school against the board-reported table below.

First-time RN NCLEX pass rates for Washington, ranked by pass rate. National average 86.7% marked on each bar.
#	School	Credential	Pass rateNational 86.7% marked	N	Status
1	Gonzaga University	BSN	98.7%	75	On site
2	Bellingham Technical College	—	96.0%	75	On site
3	Skagit Valley College	—	95.3%	64	On site
4	Green River CollegeLPN to BSN	—	93.3%	30	On site
5	Whatcom Community College	—	92.5%	40	On site
6	Yakima Valley Community College	—	89.8%	49	On site
7	Pacific Lutheran University	BSN	86.0%	222	On site
8	University of Washington	BSN	85.4%	199	On site
9	Tacoma Community College	—	84.7%	98	On site
10	Peninsula College	—	79.3%	29	On site
11	Everett Community College	—	78.2%	133	On site

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Washington programs with strong pass rates you can apply to

On-site listings from our directory with first-time pass rates at or near the top of the table. Board-reported rates above remain the source for licensure outcomes.

Gonzaga University
BSN
98.7% first-time RN
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Bellingham Technical College
96.0% first-time RN
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Skagit Valley College
95.3% first-time RN
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Already licensed? Next credentials for Washington nurses

Pass rates and sticker price are for the first license. Working RNs in Washington often stack an online RN-to-BSN, then an NP specialty. Online RN-to-BSN options serving Washington include Walden University at $27,710 listed total tuition in our directory. Washington grants nurse practitioners full practice authority: NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications — including controlled substances — under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing, without a required physician collaboration agreement.

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

The average of listed programs (unweighted) for first-time NCLEX-RN in Washington is 89.0%, compared to the national average of 86.7%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 78.2% to 98.7%. Source: WA State Board of Nursing (WABON) — NCLEX School Reports, Feb 2026.

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

Use the board-reported table on this page — 11 Washington board-reported first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the average of listed programs (unweighted) (89.0%) and the national reference (86.7%). 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 Washington?

The primary table lists 11 live-directory schools with display-eligible, board-reported first-time RN NCLEX rates (latest year, N≥10). A secondary directory section may list programs serving Washington that also publish a program-level figure — treat board data as authoritative for licensure outcomes.

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