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 87.5%). Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

98.6%
Wisconsin State Average
7
Schools (N≥10)
7
Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

  • Wisconsin institutional average in our dataset: 98.6% (2024).
  • Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.
  • Wisconsin is a Nurse Licensure Compact state — an RN license issued here can authorize practice in other compact states.
  • National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
  • 7 Wisconsin schools with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.

98.6%

Wisconsin first-time RN average (2024)

Source: Wisconsin DSPS / Board of Nursing

7

Schools with N≥10 cohorts in 2024

Source: Wisconsin DSPS / Board of Nursing

7

Schools at or above 90%

Source: Wisconsin DSPS / Board of Nursing

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

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First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates — Wisconsin schools

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

Pass rate

Showing 7 of 7 schools.

7 Wisconsin schools with display-eligible first-time RN NCLEX pass rates (N≥10 candidates, latest reporting year)
Marquette University100.0%1412024
Mid-State Technical College100.0%732024
Lakeshore Technical College100.0%352024
University of Wisconsin–Madison – School of Nursing99.0%2042024
Northcentral Technical College98.5%672024
Madison College (Madison Area Technical College)98.4%1832024
Alverno College94.3%1412024

Source: Wisconsin DSPS / Board of Nursing

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.

Showing 1 of 1 program. Default order: on campus first.

Wisconsin programs with program-level NCLEX figures — on campus first; click headers to sort
Marquette UniversityBSNOn Campus100.0%

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

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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 87.5%. 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 school table on this page — 7 Wisconsin schools with first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average (98.6%) 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 Wisconsin?
The primary table lists 7 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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