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.
332 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

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#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
1	McHenry County College Illinois	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
2	University of Houston College of Nursing Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	—	View School
3	Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
4	Chemeketa Community College Oregon	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
5	Chattahoochee Technical College Georgia	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
6	Marquette University Wisconsin	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
7	College of Western Idaho Idaho	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
8	Victoria College Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
9	Schreiner University Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	—	View School
10	Green River College Washington	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
11	Longwood University Virginia	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	—	View School
12	Georgia State University – Perimeter College Georgia	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
13	Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Kentucky	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
14	Wilson Community College North Carolina	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
15	Volunteer State Community College Tennessee	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
16	LeTourneau University Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	—	View School
17	Ventura College California	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
18	Linn-Benton Community College Oregon	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
19	Northern Kentucky University Kentucky	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
20	Lanier Technical College Georgia	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
21	Jackson State Community College Tennessee	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
22	Texas Christian University Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	—	View School
23	King University Tennessee	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
24	Sierra College California	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
25	University of Louisiana Monroe Louisiana	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
26	Athens Technical College Georgia	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
27	Hagerstown Community College Maryland	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
28	Abilene Christian University Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	—	View School
29	West Shore Community College Michigan	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
30	Texas State University Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	—	View School
31	Lakeshore Technical College Wisconsin	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
32	Kilgore College Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	—	View School
33	Grand Rapids Community College Michigan	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
34	Bellingham Technical College Washington	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
35	West Virginia Northern Community College West Virginia	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
36	Texas State University – St. David's School of Nursing Texas	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
37	Ivy Tech Community College – Evansville Indiana	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	NLN CNEA	View School
38	Missoula College – University of Montana Montana	100.0%	+12.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
39	West Virginia University – School of Nursing West Virginia	99.2%	+11.7% Excellent	CCNE	View School
40	Mott Community College Michigan	99.1%	+11.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
41	Grayson College Texas	99.1%	+11.6% Excellent	—	View School
42	University of Wisconsin–Madison – School of Nursing Wisconsin	99.0%	+11.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
43	Texas A&M University College of Nursing Texas	99.0%	+11.5% Excellent	—	View School
44	Texas A&M University Texas	99.0%	+11.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
45	Stephen F. Austin State University Texas	99.0%	+11.5% Excellent	—	View School
46	Texas Lutheran University Texas	98.9%	+11.4% Excellent	—	View School
47	Texas Lutheran University – Nursing Texas	98.9%	+11.4% Excellent	ACEN	View School
48	Gonzaga University Washington	98.9%	+11.4% Excellent	CCNE	View School
49	Chattanooga State Community College Tennessee	98.8%	+11.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
50	Mesa Community College Arizona	98.8%	+11.3% 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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