NCLEX Data

NCLEX Pass Rates by School (2026)

Compare first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates for accredited nursing schools nationwide. National average: 87.5%.

87.5%

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.
375 display-eligible RN 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-RN First-Time Pass Rates — 2026

Showing 50 of 375 schools (75%+ filter)

#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
251	North Arkansas College Arkansas	90.9%	+3.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
252	Lone Star College-Kingwood Texas	90.8%	+3.3% Above avg	—	View School
253	Delgado Community College – Charity School of Nursing Louisiana	90.8%	+3.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
254	Washington State College of Ohio Ohio	90.7%	+3.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
255	Columbus Technical College Georgia	90.6%	+3.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
256	Kalamazoo Valley Community College Michigan	90.5%	+3.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
257	Weber State University – Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Utah	90.3%	+2.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
258	Texarkana College Texas	90.2%	+2.7% Above avg	—	View School
259	West Coast University California	90.0%	+2.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
260	George Fox University – Department of Nursing Oregon	90.0%	+2.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
261	Kirtland Community College Michigan	90.0%	+2.5% Above avg	NLN CNEA	View School
262	South College – School of Nursing Tennessee	90.0%	+2.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
263	Rush University Illinois	90.0%	+2.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
264	Illinois Valley Community College Illinois	90.0%	+2.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
265	Triton College Illinois	90.0%	+2.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
266	Western Iowa Tech Community College Iowa	89.7%	+2.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
267	Lakeland Community College Ohio	89.6%	+2.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
268	South Dakota State University South Dakota	89.6%	+2.1% Above avg	CCNE	View School
269	Sinclair Community College Ohio	89.6%	+2.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
270	Normandale Community College Minnesota	89.5%	+2.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
271	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – College of Nursing Arkansas	89.4%	+1.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
272	Northeast Texas Community College Texas	89.1%	+1.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
273	Moberly Area Community College Missouri	89.1%	+1.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
274	Onondaga Community College New York	89.0%	+1.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
275	Loyola University Chicago Illinois	89.0%	+1.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
276	Lane Community College Oregon	89.0%	+1.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
277	Ohio State University Ohio	88.7%	+1.2% Above avg	CCNE	View School
278	Indiana University School of Nursing Indiana	88.6%	+1.1% Above avg	CCNE	View School
279	Ivy Tech Community College – Terre Haute Indiana	88.5%	+1.0% Above avg	NLN CNEA	View School
280	Texas Southmost College Texas	88.5%	+1.0% Above avg	—	View School
281	Gwinnett Technical College Georgia	88.4%	+0.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
282	University of Utah – College of Nursing Utah	88.4%	+0.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
283	Arizona Western College Arizona	88.3%	+0.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
284	Schoolcraft College Michigan	88.3%	+0.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
285	Community College of Allegheny County Pennsylvania	88.2%	+0.7% Above avg	ACEN	View School
286	Rio Grande Valley College Texas	88.2%	+0.7% Above avg	—	View School
287	San Antonio College Texas	88.1%	+0.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
288	Rockland Community College New York	88.1%	+0.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
289	St. Ambrose University Iowa	88.1%	+0.6% Above avg	CCNE	View School
290	Central Lakes College Minnesota	87.9%	+0.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
291	Fairmont State University West Virginia	87.8%	+0.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
292	National University California	87.8%	+0.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
293	Montgomery County Community College Pennsylvania	87.7%	+0.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
294	Radford University Virginia	87.7%	+0.2% Above avg	CCNE	View School
295	Tarrant County College Texas	87.6%	+0.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
296	University of Cincinnati Ohio	87.6%	+0.1% Above avg	CCNE	View School
297	Edgecombe Community College North Carolina	87.5%	+0.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
298	National Park College Arkansas	87.5%	+0.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
299	Allegany College of Maryland Maryland	87.3%	-0.2% Below avg	ACEN	View School
300	Houston Community College Texas	87.3%	-0.2% Below avg	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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