NCLEX Data

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)

105

Schools in Database

Above 90%

Above National Avg

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National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate: 86.7% (NCSBN 2025).
105 display-eligible PN rows in this verified board-sourced directory.

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Min rate:All 75%+85%+90%+95%+

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Pass rates start with the program. Compare accredited ADN and BSN programs, the pre-licensure paths to the NCLEX-RN, then check each school's outcomes in the data below.

NCLEX-PN First-Time Pass Rates — 2025

Showing 50 of 105 schools (75%+ filter)

#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
51	Lansing Community College Michigan	96.6%	+10.0% Excellent	ACEN	View School
52	CENTRAL OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE Ohio	96.0%	+9.4% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Newark, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
53	Bakersfield College California	96.0%	+9.4% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Bakersfield, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
54	College of the Mainland Texas	95.8%	+9.2% Excellent	—	View School
55	NORTHWEST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ohio	95.7%	+9.1% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Archbold, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
56	Wharton County Junior College Texas	95.2%	+8.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
57	Clarendon College Texas	94.9%	+8.3% Above avg	—	View School
58	INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE Florida	94.7%	+8.1% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Port St. Lucie, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
59	Victoria College Texas	94.4%	+7.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
60	FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE Florida	94.4%	+7.8% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Lake City, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
61	Amarillo College Texas	93.9%	+7.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
62	Columbus State Community College Ohio	93.3%	+6.7% Above avg	ACEN	View School
63	Rio Grande Valley College Texas	93.1%	+6.5% Above avg	—	View School
64	Tyler Junior College Texas	93.1%	+6.5% Above avg	—	View School
65	Cisco College Texas	93.1%	+6.5% Above avg	—	View School
66	Chaffey College California	93.0%	+6.4% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Rancho Cucamonga, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
67	Maria College New York	92.9%	+6.3% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Albany, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
68	Edgecombe Community College North Carolina	92.9%	+6.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
69	Everett Community College Washington	92.9%	+6.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
70	Green River College Washington	92.4%	+5.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
71	College of the Desert California	92.0%	+5.4% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Palm Desert, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
72	Southwestern College California	92.0%	+5.4% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Chula Vista, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
73	Kaskaskia College Illinois	92.0%	+5.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
74	South Texas College Texas	92.0%	+5.4% Above avg	—	View School
75	Brazosport College Texas	91.7%	+5.1% Above avg	—	View School
76	St. Charles Community College Missouri	91.7%	+5.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
77	Kalamazoo Valley Community College Michigan	91.7%	+5.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
78	Monroe Community College New York	91.5%	+4.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
79	Harrisburg Area Community College Pennsylvania	91.4%	+4.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
80	Hill College Texas	91.3%	+4.7% Above avg	—	View School
81	Florida State College at Jacksonville Florida	91.1%	+4.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
82	Laredo College Texas	91.0%	+4.4% Above avg	—	View School
83	GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING - GAINESVILLE Florida	90.9%	+4.3% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Gainesville, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
84	TAYLOR COLLEGE Florida	90.9%	+4.3% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, practical (Ocala, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
85	Schreiner University Texas	90.9%	+4.3% Above avg	—	View School
86	Vernon College Texas	90.9%	+4.3% Above avg	—	View School
87	Dallas College - El Centro Campus Texas	90.5%	+3.9% Above avg	—	View School
88	Brightpoint Community College Virginia	90.0%	+3.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
89	Idaho State University Idaho	89.7%	+3.1% Above avg	CCNE	View School
90	Yakima Valley College Washington	89.5%	+2.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
91	Herzing University Florida	89.3%	+2.7% Above avg	ACEN	View School
92	ACADEMY FOR NURSING AND HEALTH OCCUPATIONS Florida	89.1%	+2.5% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (West Palm Beach, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
93	BELMONT COLLEGE Ohio	88.9%	+2.3% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (St. Clairesville, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
94	Northampton Community College Pennsylvania	88.0%	+1.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
95	Hartnell College California	88.0%	+1.4% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, practical (Salinas, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
96	El Paso Community College - Mission del Paso Texas	87.5%	+0.9% Above avg	—	View School
97	Illinois Central College Illinois	87.0%	+0.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
98	JAMES A RHODES STATE COLLEGE Ohio	86.7%	+0.1% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Lima, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
99	Lehigh Carbon Community College Pennsylvania	85.7%	-0.9% Below avg	ACEN	View School
100	Texas Southmost College Texas	85.7%	-0.9% Below avg	—	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 in selected states

Ohio NCLEX pass ratesBoard-reported first-time NCLEX pass rates for Ohio nursing schools.
New York NCLEX pass ratesBoard-reported first-time NCLEX pass rates for New York nursing schools.
Alabama NCLEX pass ratesAlabama NCLEX page — no display-eligible N≥10 first-time RN rates in the current board file. Not a filled or pitchable school table.
Nursing programs for working adults in New YorkFlexible online and hybrid tracks for New York students who need to keep working.

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.