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
101	Hill College Texas	96.8%	+9.3% Excellent	—	View School
102	Medical University of South Carolina – College of Nursing South Carolina	96.8%	+9.3% Excellent	CCNE	View School
103	Angelina College Texas	96.8%	+9.3% Excellent	—	View School
104	Anoka-Ramsey Community College Minnesota	96.7%	+9.2% Excellent	ACEN	View School
105	Northwestern State University – College of Nursing Louisiana	96.7%	+9.2% Excellent	ACEN	View School
106	Peninsula College Washington	96.7%	+9.2% Excellent	ACEN	View School
107	Collin College Texas	96.6%	+9.1% Excellent	ACEN	View School
108	Kennesaw State University Georgia	96.5%	+9.0% Excellent	CCNE	View School
109	Florida International University Florida	96.5%	+9.0% Excellent	CCNE	View School
110	University of South Florida Florida	96.4%	+8.9% Excellent	CCNE	View School
111	Duquesne University School of Nursing Pennsylvania	96.4%	+8.9% Excellent	CCNE	View School
112	Everett Community College Washington	96.3%	+8.8% Excellent	ACEN	View School
113	Walters State Community College Tennessee	96.3%	+8.8% Excellent	ACEN	View School
114	North Idaho College Idaho	96.3%	+8.8% Excellent	ACEN	View School
115	Trident Technical College South Carolina	96.2%	+8.7% Excellent	ACEN	View School
116	James Madison University Virginia	96.2%	+8.7% Excellent	—	View School
117	Central Texas College Texas	96.2%	+8.7% Excellent	—	View School
118	Nevada State University Nevada	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
119	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Texas	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	—	View School
120	University of Texas at Tyler Texas	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	—	View School
121	Vanderbilt University Tennessee	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
122	El Paso Community College Texas	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
123	Georgia Highlands College Georgia	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
124	Liberty University Virginia	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
125	Florida State College at Jacksonville Florida	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
126	LSU Health New Orleans – School of Nursing Louisiana	96.0%	+8.5% Excellent	CCNE	View School
127	Tacoma Community College Washington	95.9%	+8.4% Excellent	ACEN	View School
128	Gavilan College California	95.8%	+8.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
129	Shenandoah University Virginia	95.8%	+8.3% Excellent	—	View School
130	Temple College Texas	95.8%	+8.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
131	Midlands Technical College South Carolina	95.8%	+8.3% Excellent	ACEN	View School
132	University of the Incarnate Word Texas	95.8%	+8.3% Excellent	—	View School
133	Mercer University Georgia	95.7%	+8.2% Excellent	CCNE	View School
134	Flathead Valley Community College Montana	95.7%	+8.2% Excellent	NLN CNEA	View School
135	Three Rivers College Missouri	95.5%	+8.0% Excellent	ACEN	View School
136	St. John Fisher University – Wegmans School of Nursing New York	95.3%	+7.8% Excellent	CCNE	View School
137	Wake Technical Community College North Carolina	95.3%	+7.8% Excellent	ACEN	View School
138	San Jacinto Community College Texas	95.3%	+7.8% Excellent	ACEN	View School
139	Coastal Bend College Texas	95.2%	+7.7% Excellent	—	View School
140	Mount Mercy University Iowa	95.2%	+7.7% Excellent	CCNE	View School
141	Bucks County Community College Pennsylvania	95.2%	+7.7% Excellent	ACEN	View School
142	Pima Community College Arizona	95.1%	+7.6% Excellent	ACEN	View School
143	Old Dominion University Virginia	95.1%	+7.6% Excellent	—	View School
144	College of the Mainland Texas	95.0%	+7.5% Excellent	—	View School
145	Panola College Texas	95.0%	+7.5% Excellent	—	View School
146	Ambria College of Nursing (Judson University) Illinois	95.0%	+7.5% Excellent	ACEN	View School
147	Northampton Community College Pennsylvania	94.9%	+7.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
148	American Career College California	94.8%	+7.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
149	Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia	94.8%	+7.3% Above avg	—	View School
150	University of Kentucky College of Nursing Kentucky	94.7%	+7.2% Above avg	CCNE	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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