NCLEX Data

NCLEX Pass Rates by School (2026)

Compare first-time NCLEX-PN pass rates for accredited nursing schools nationwide. National average: 83.4%.

83.4%

National Avg (2026)

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Above 90%

Above National Avg

Key takeaways

National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate: 87.5% (NCSBN 2024). Programs above 90% are considered strong performers.
81 display-eligible PN rows in this verified board-sourced table.
NCLEX pass rates reflect first-time candidates only — multi-year averages are more reliable than single-year snapshots.
Small programs (<25 candidates) are often excluded from public reports — contact the school directly for outcome data.
Filtering by state shows only programs in that state's nursing board jurisdiction. State boards publish pass rates annually.

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NCLEX-PN First-Time Pass Rates — 2026

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#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
1	Austin Community College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
2	Cisco College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
3	Lee College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
4	West Shore Community College Michigan	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
5	Bucks County Community College Pennsylvania	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
6	Lorain County Community College Ohio	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
7	Three Rivers College Missouri	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
8	Bellingham Technical College Washington	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
9	Washington State College of Ohio Ohio	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
10	Grand Rapids Community College Michigan	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
11	North Idaho College Idaho	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
12	Kankakee Community College Illinois	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
13	Wharton County Junior College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
14	Edmonds College Washington	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
15	Santa Fe College Florida	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
16	Midland College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
17	Texas Southmost College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
18	Heartland Community College Illinois	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
19	Gaston College North Carolina	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
20	Alvin Community College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
21	Jefferson College Missouri	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
22	Surry Community College North Carolina	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
23	Illinois Valley Community College Illinois	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
24	Robeson Community College North Carolina	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	NLN CNEA	View School
25	Ozarks Technical Community College Missouri	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
26	Wilson Community College North Carolina	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
27	Hill College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
28	Palm Beach State College Florida	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
29	The College of Health Care Professions Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ABHES	View School
30	Galveston College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
31	College of Western Idaho Idaho	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
32	Gavilan College California	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
33	Schoolcraft College Michigan	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
34	Reading Area Community College Pennsylvania	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
35	Stanly Community College North Carolina	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
36	San Jacinto College - South Campus Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
37	Paris Junior College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
38	Texarkana College Texas	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	—	View School
39	Craven Community College North Carolina	100.0%	+16.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
40	State Fair Community College Missouri	98.8%	+15.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
41	Moberly Area Community College Missouri	98.5%	+15.1% Excellent	ACEN	View School
42	Collin College Texas	98.4%	+15.0% Excellent	ACEN	View School
43	Victoria College Texas	98.0%	+14.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
44	North Central Texas College Texas	98.0%	+14.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
45	San Jacinto College - North Campus Texas	97.6%	+14.2% Excellent	—	View School
46	El Paso Community College - Mission del Paso Texas	97.5%	+14.1% Excellent	—	View School
47	Cuyahoga Community College Ohio	96.7%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
48	Clarendon College Texas	96.7%	+13.3% Excellent	—	View School
49	Lansing Community College Michigan	96.6%	+13.2% Excellent	ACEN	View School
50	Tarrant County College Texas	96.5%	+13.1% Excellent	ACEN	View School

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Data sourced from state boards of nursing and NCSBN annual reports. National average 87.5% (NCLEX-RN) and 83.4% (NCLEX-PN) per NCSBN 2024 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 87.5% (NCSBN 2024). 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 87.5%; the NCLEX-PN rate is 83.4%.

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 — use the state filter links below the table, or browse any state-specific page. 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.

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