Board-reported · 2024

NCLEX Pass Rates — Wisconsin Nursing Schools (2024)

As of 2024, 7 Wisconsin schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 94.3–100.0%, per Wisconsin DSPS / Board of Nursing. Dataset average 98.6% (national reference 86.7%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

Wisconsin average: 98.6%; +11.9 pts vs national
National: 86.7%; NCSBN 2025
Schools reported: 7; Cohorts of 10 or more
At 90% or higher: 7

Board-reported outcomes

Every Wisconsin program the board reports, ranked by first-time pass rate. Schools listed on this site link to their profiles.

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First-time RN NCLEX pass rates for Wisconsin, ranked by pass rate. National average 86.7% marked on each bar.
#	School	Credential	Pass rateNational 86.7% marked	N	Status
1	Wi - Lakeshore Technical CollegeADN (us50407600)	—	100.0%	35	On site
2	Wi - Marquette UniversityBSN (us50509000)	—	100.0%	141	On site
3	Wi - Mid State Technical CollegeADN (us50400000)	—	100.0%	73	On site
4	Wi - University of Wisconsin - MadisonBSN (us50509500)	—	99.0%	204	On site
5	Wi - North Central Technical CollegeADN (us50407500)	—	98.5%	67	On site
6	Wi - Madison Area Technical CollegeADN (us50407900)	—	98.4%	183	On site
7	Wi - Alverno CollegeBSN (us50509100)	—	94.3%	141	On site

Source: Wisconsin DSPS / Board of Nursing. Last verified Oct 1, 2026.

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

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Wisconsin 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. Schools we partner with are listed first. The board-reported table above is ranked by pass rate only.

Wi - Marquette University
BSN (us50509000)
100.0% first-time RN
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Wi - Lakeshore Technical College
ADN (us50407600)
100.0% first-time RN
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Wi - Mid State Technical College
ADN (us50400000)
100.0% first-time RN
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Nursing programs with NCLEX outcomes (Wisconsin)

Programs that serve Wisconsin (including online options enrolling residents) with a program-level NCLEX pass rate on record. Includes RN pathway types in our directory. On campus first by default — treat board school rates above as authoritative for licensure outcomes.

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Wisconsin programs with program-level NCLEX figures — on campus first; click headers to sort

Marquette UniversityBSN	On Campus	100.0%

Program-level figures from the MyNursingSchools directory. Board-reported school rates remain the authoritative licensure source.

Already licensed? Next credentials for Wisconsin nurses

Pass rates and sticker price are for the first license. Working RNs in Wisconsin often stack an online RN-to-BSN, then an NP specialty. Online RN-to-BSN options serving Wisconsin include Walden University at $27,710 listed total tuition in our directory. Wisconsin is a reduced-practice state: nurse practitioners must maintain a career-long collaborative agreement with another health provider for at least one element of practice (often prescriptive authority), which limits fully independent practice.

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

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Wisconsin is 98.6%, compared to the national average of 86.7%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 94.3% to 100.0%. Source: Wisconsin DSPS / Board of Nursing.

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

Use the board-reported table on this page — 7 Wisconsin board-reported first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average (98.6%) 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 Wisconsin?

The primary table lists 7 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 Wisconsin that also publish a program-level figure — treat board data as authoritative for licensure outcomes.

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