NCLEX Pass Rates — Washington Nursing Schools (2024)

As of 2024, 12 Washington schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 91.9–100.0% , per WA State Board of Nursing (WABON/NCQAC) — NCLEX School Reports, Jan 2025. Dataset average 96.2% (national reference 87.5%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

96.2%
Washington State Average
12
Schools (N≥10)
12
Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

  • Washington institutional average in our dataset: 96.2% (2024).
  • Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.
  • Washington is not an NLC compact state; graduates need Washington licensure (or endorsement) to practice there.
  • National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
  • 12 Washington schools with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.

96.2%

Washington first-time RN average (2024)

Source: WA State Board of Nursing (WABON/NCQAC) — NCLEX School Reports, Jan 2025

12

Schools with N≥10 cohorts in 2024

Source: WA State Board of Nursing (WABON/NCQAC) — NCLEX School Reports, Jan 2025

12

Schools at or above 90%

Source: WA State Board of Nursing (WABON/NCQAC) — NCLEX School Reports, Jan 2025

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

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First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates — Washington schools

As of 2024, 12 Washington schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 91.9–100.0% , per WA State Board of Nursing (WABON/NCQAC) — NCLEX School Reports, Jan 2025. Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

Pass rate

Showing 12 of 12 schools.

12 Washington schools with display-eligible first-time RN NCLEX pass rates (N≥10 candidates, latest reporting year)
Bellingham Technical College100.0%502024
Green River College100.0%152024
Gonzaga University98.9%912024
Whatcom Community College97.2%362024
Skagit Valley College96.8%622024
Peninsula College96.7%302024
Everett Community College96.3%1072024
Tacoma Community College95.9%732024
Yakima Valley College94.3%532024
Pacific Lutheran University – School of Nursing93.5%1542024
University of Washington93.0%2012024
Bellevue College91.9%862024

Source: WA State Board of Nursing (WABON/NCQAC) — NCLEX School Reports, Jan 2025

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for Washington nursing schools?
The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Washington is 96.2%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 91.9% to 100.0%. Source: WA State Board of Nursing (WABON/NCQAC) — NCLEX School Reports, Jan 2025.
How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in Washington?
Use the board-reported school table on this page — 12 Washington schools with first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average (96.2%) 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 Washington?
The primary table lists 12 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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