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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Key takeaways

National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate: 87.5% (NCSBN 2024). Programs above 90% are considered strong performers.
86 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

Showing 36 of 86 schools

#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
51	South Texas College Texas	95.4%	+12.0% Excellent	—	View School
52	College of the Mainland Texas	95.2%	+11.8% Excellent	—	View School
53	Laredo College Texas	95.0%	+11.6% Excellent	—	View School
54	Frank Phillips College Texas	94.9%	+11.5% Above avg	—	View School
55	Brazosport College Texas	94.1%	+10.7% Above avg	—	View School
56	Tyler Junior College Texas	94.1%	+10.7% Above avg	—	View School
57	Columbus State Community College Ohio	93.3%	+9.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
58	Herzing University Florida	92.9%	+9.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
59	Edgecombe Community College North Carolina	92.9%	+9.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
60	Everett Community College Washington	92.9%	+9.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
61	Grayson College Texas	92.6%	+9.2% Above avg	—	View School
62	Green River College Washington	92.4%	+9.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
63	Rio Grande Valley College Texas	92.2%	+8.8% Above avg	—	View School
64	Kaskaskia College Illinois	92.0%	+8.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
65	Kalamazoo Valley Community College Michigan	91.7%	+8.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
66	St. Charles Community College Missouri	91.7%	+8.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
67	Ranger College Texas	91.7%	+8.3% Above avg	—	View School
68	Monroe Community College New York	91.5%	+8.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
69	Harrisburg Area Community College Pennsylvania	91.4%	+8.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
70	Amarillo College Texas	90.9%	+7.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
71	Schreiner University Texas	90.9%	+7.5% Above avg	—	View School
72	Brightpoint Community College Virginia	90.0%	+6.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
73	Idaho State University Idaho	89.7%	+6.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
74	Yakima Valley College Washington	89.5%	+6.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
75	Coastal Bend College Texas	88.9%	+5.5% Above avg	—	View School
76	Northampton Community College Pennsylvania	88.0%	+4.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
77	Florida State College at Jacksonville Florida	87.5%	+4.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
78	Illinois Central College Illinois	87.0%	+3.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
79	Lehigh Carbon Community College Pennsylvania	85.7%	+2.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
80	Vernon College Texas	82.8%	-0.6% Below avg	—	View School
81	Trocaire College New York	75.0%	-8.4% Below avg	ACEN	View School
82	Southwestern Oregon Community College Oregon	73.0%	-10.4% Low	ACEN	View School
83	Piedmont Virginia Community College Virginia	71.4%	-12.0% Low	ACEN	View School
84	College of Southern Idaho Idaho	70.0%	-13.4% Low	ACEN	View School
85	Dallas College - El Centro Campus Texas	66.7%	-16.7% Low	—	View School
86	Kilgore College Texas	57.1%	-26.3% Low	—	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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