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NCLEX Pass Rates by School (86.7% National, 2025)
Compare first-time NCLEX-PN pass rates for accredited nursing schools nationwide. National average: 86.6%.
86.6%
National Avg (2026)
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Schools in Database
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NCLEX-PN First-Time Pass Rates — 2025
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| # | School | Pass Rate | vs National Avg | Accreditation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jacinto College - South Campus Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | — | View School |
| 2 | Heartland Community College Illinois | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 3 | Paris Junior College Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | — | View School |
| 4 | Craven Community College North Carolina | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 5 | Alvin Community College Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 6 | Bellingham Technical College Washington | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 7 | Wilson Community College North Carolina | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 8 | Surry Community College North Carolina | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 9 | Gaston College North Carolina | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 10 | North Central Texas College Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 11 | The College of Health Care Professions Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ABHES | View School |
| 12 | Bucks County Community College Pennsylvania | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 13 | Three Rivers College Missouri | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 14 | Reading Area Community College Pennsylvania | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 15 | Schoolcraft College Michigan | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 16 | Santa Barbara City College California | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN Accredited — associate (Santa Barbara, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 17 | Palm Beach State College Florida | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 18 | CHIPOLA COLLEGE Florida | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Marianna, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 19 | Illinois Valley Community College Illinois | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 20 | Texarkana College Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | — | View School |
| 21 | Gavilan College California | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 22 | San Jacinto College - North Campus Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | — | View School |
| 23 | North Idaho College Idaho | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 24 | College of Western Idaho Idaho | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 25 | Tarrant County College Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 26 | NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE Ohio | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN Accredited — associate (Mansfield, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 27 | Kankakee Community College Illinois | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 28 | Jefferson College Missouri | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 29 | Washington State College of Ohio Ohio | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 30 | Grand Rapids Community College Michigan | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 31 | Lorain County Community College Ohio | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 32 | Robeson Community College North Carolina | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | NLN CNEA | View School |
| 33 | Ranger College Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | — | View School |
| 34 | Stanly Community College North Carolina | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 35 | Edmonds College Washington | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 36 | Lee College Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | — | View School |
| 37 | Santa Fe College Florida | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 38 | Long Beach City College California | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN Accredited — associate (Long Beach, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 39 | Midland College Texas | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | — | View School |
| 40 | Ozarks Technical Community College Missouri | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 41 | West Shore Community College Michigan | 100.0% | +13.4% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 42 | State Fair Community College Missouri | 98.8% | +12.2% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 43 | Moberly Area Community College Missouri | 98.5% | +12.0% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 44 | Collin College Texas | 98.4% | +11.8% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
| 45 | Riverside City College California | 98.0% | +11.4% Excellent | ACEN Accredited — associate, practical (Riverside, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 46 | Austin Community College Texas | 97.6% | +11.0% Excellent | — | View School |
| 47 | Xavier College California | 97.0% | +10.4% Excellent | ACEN Accredited — associate (Stockton, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 48 | Galen College of Nursing Florida | 97.0% | +10.4% Excellent | CCNE | View School |
| 49 | Grayson College Texas | 96.9% | +10.3% Excellent | — | View School |
| 50 | Cuyahoga Community College Ohio | 96.7% | +10.1% Excellent | ACEN | View School |
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Data sourced from state boards of nursing and NCSBN annual reports. National average 86.7% (NCLEX-RN) and 86.6% (NCLEX-PN) per NCSBN 2025 report. Pass rates are first-time, first-attempt for graduates from accredited programs. Researchers and journalists: download the full dataset — free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with attribution.
NCLEX Pass Rates by State
Each state board of nursing publishes pass rates for programs in their jurisdiction.
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What is a good NCLEX pass rate for a nursing school?
The national NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is approximately 86.7% (NCSBN 2025). Programs consistently above 90% are considered strong performers. Programs below 80% warrant scrutiny — ask why and what the school is doing to improve.
How are NCLEX pass rates calculated?
NCLEX pass rates reflect the percentage of first-time test-takers from a program who pass the exam within a given year. Schools with fewer than 25 candidates are often excluded from published reports to protect student privacy. Multi-year averages are more reliable than single-year snapshots.
What is the difference between NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN?
NCLEX-RN is the licensure exam for Registered Nurses (RN) — required after completing an ADN or BSN program. NCLEX-PN is the exam for Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN) — required after completing an LPN/LVN diploma or certificate program. The national NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 86.7%; the NCLEX-PN rate is 86.6%.
Where does this pass rate data come from?
Pass rate data is sourced from state boards of nursing, which are required to publish institutional NCLEX pass rates annually. Data is compiled from the most recent available reporting year. Sources include the NCSBN annual report and individual state board publications.
Can I filter NCLEX pass rates by state?
Yes — choose your state at the top of this page, or use the state list below the table. Each state board of nursing publishes pass rates for programs within their jurisdiction.
Why do NCLEX pass rates vary so much between schools?
Pass rates are influenced by admissions selectivity, curriculum quality, NCLEX preparation resources, student support services, and the mix of full-time vs. part-time students. Smaller programs can show high variance year-to-year due to small cohort sizes. Always look at 3–5 year averages when evaluating a school.