NCLEX Data

NCLEX Pass Rates by School (86.7% National, 2025)

Compare first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates for accredited nursing schools nationwide. National average: 86.7%.

86.7%

National Avg (2026)

454

Schools in Database

Above 90%

Above National Avg

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National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate: 86.7% (NCSBN 2025).
454 display-eligible RN 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-RN First-Time Pass Rates — 2025

Showing 50 of 454 schools (75%+ filter)

#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
1	Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
2	IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE Iowa	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate, practical (Emmetsburg, Iowa). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
3	Linn-Benton Community College Oregon	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
4	Texas State University – St. David's School of Nursing Texas	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	CCNE	View School
5	West Virginia Northern Community College West Virginia	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
6	Wilson Community College North Carolina	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
7	JERSEY COLLEGE - BROOKSVILLE Florida	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Brooksville, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
8	Green River College Washington	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
9	Georgia State University – Perimeter College Georgia	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
10	Moorpark College California	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Moorpark, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
11	LeTourneau University Texas	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	—	View School
12	Sierra College California	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
13	Ivy Tech Community College – Evansville Indiana	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	NLN CNEA	View School
14	Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Kentucky	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
15	Grand Rapids Community College Michigan	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
16	Ventura College California	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
17	GREAT BASIN COLLEGE Nevada	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Elko, Nevada). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
18	Athens Technical College Georgia	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
19	Volunteer State Community College Tennessee	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
20	College of Western Idaho Idaho	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
21	TERRA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ohio	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Fremont, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
22	Fulton Montgomery Community College New York	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Johnstown, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
23	Ulster County Community College New York	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Stone Ridge, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
24	King University Tennessee	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	CCNE	View School
25	Longwood University Virginia	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	—	View School
26	Jackson State Community College Tennessee	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
27	Xavier College California	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Stockton, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
28	University of Houston College of Nursing Texas	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	—	View School
29	Monterey Peninsula College California	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Monterey, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
30	Santa Monica College California	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Santa Monica, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
31	Lakeshore Technical College Wisconsin	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
32	Marquette University Wisconsin	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	CCNE	View School
33	University of Louisiana Monroe Louisiana	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
34	Midwestern State University Texas	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	—	View School
35	Hagerstown Community College Maryland	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
36	West Shore Community College Michigan	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
37	Missoula College – University of Montana Montana	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
38	East Texas Baptist University Texas	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	—	View School
39	Chattahoochee Technical College Georgia	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
40	Kilgore College Texas	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	—	View School
41	Northern Kentucky University Kentucky	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	CCNE	View School
42	Lanier Technical College Georgia	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
43	Bellingham Technical College Washington	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
44	San Diego City College California	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (San Diego, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
45	Chemeketa Community College Oregon	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
46	NORTHWEST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ohio	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN Accredited — associate (Archbold, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
47	McHenry County College Illinois	100.0%	+13.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
48	Texas A&M University Texas	99.6%	+12.9% Excellent	CCNE	View School
49	South Texas College Texas	99.4%	+12.7% Excellent	—	View School
50	West Virginia University – School of Nursing West Virginia	99.2%	+12.5% Excellent	CCNE	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.