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
201	Kankakee Community College Illinois	93.0%	+5.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
202	Georgia Southern University Georgia	92.9%	+5.4% Above avg	CCNE	View School
203	Galen College of Nursing Ohio	92.9%	+5.4% Above avg	CCNE	View School
204	Allen College Iowa	92.9%	+5.4% Above avg	CCNE	View School
205	Monroe Community College New York	92.9%	+5.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
206	University of Texas at El Paso Texas	92.8%	+5.3% Above avg	—	View School
207	Hudson Valley Community College New York	92.8%	+5.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
208	Midwestern State University Texas	92.8%	+5.3% Above avg	—	View School
209	Wilkes University Pennsylvania	92.8%	+5.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
210	Gaston College North Carolina	92.8%	+5.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
211	State Fair Community College Missouri	92.8%	+5.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
212	Middlesex County College New Jersey	92.7%	+5.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
213	Trinity Valley Community College Texas	92.6%	+5.1% Above avg	—	View School
214	Columbia University School of Nursing New York	92.5%	+5.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
215	Dallas College - Brookhaven Campus Texas	92.4%	+4.9% Above avg	—	View School
216	University of Michigan — Flint Michigan	92.4%	+4.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
217	Rowan College at Burlington County New Jersey	92.3%	+4.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
218	University of Lynchburg Virginia	92.3%	+4.8% Above avg	—	View School
219	Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texas	92.3%	+4.8% Above avg	—	View School
220	University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	92.3%	+4.8% Above avg	CCNE	View School
221	Johns Hopkins University Maryland	92.2%	+4.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
222	University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Texas	92.1%	+4.6% Above avg	—	View School
223	Community College of Philadelphia Pennsylvania	92.1%	+4.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
224	Villanova University Pennsylvania	92.0%	+4.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
225	Cleveland State Community College Tennessee	91.9%	+4.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
226	Bellevue College Washington	91.9%	+4.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
227	Craven Community College North Carolina	91.8%	+4.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
228	University of Iowa College of Nursing Iowa	91.7%	+4.2% Above avg	CCNE	View School
229	Montana State University – College of Nursing Montana	91.6%	+4.1% Above avg	CCNE	View School
230	University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania	91.5%	+4.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
231	Anne Arundel Community College Maryland	91.5%	+4.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
232	North Iowa Area Community College Iowa	91.4%	+3.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
233	County College of Morris New Jersey	91.4%	+3.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
234	Southwestern Adventist University Texas	91.4%	+3.9% Above avg	—	View School
235	Navarro College Texas	91.4%	+3.9% Above avg	—	View School
236	Loma Linda University – School of Nursing California	91.4%	+3.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
237	Michigan State University Michigan	91.4%	+3.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
238	Prairie View A&M University Texas	91.3%	+3.8% Above avg	—	View School
239	Arkansas Northeastern College Arkansas	91.3%	+3.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
240	Ohlone College California	91.3%	+3.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
241	Carroll Community College Maryland	91.3%	+3.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
242	Southwest University at El Paso Texas	91.2%	+3.7% Above avg	—	View School
243	Wharton County Junior College Texas	91.2%	+3.7% Above avg	ACEN	View School
244	Jefferson College Missouri	91.2%	+3.7% Above avg	ACEN	View School
245	St. Charles Community College Missouri	91.1%	+3.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
246	Arizona State University Arizona	91.1%	+3.6% Above avg	CCNE	View School
247	Essex County College New Jersey	91.1%	+3.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
248	Portland Community College Oregon	91.0%	+3.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
249	Kaskaskia College Illinois	91.0%	+3.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
250	McLennan Community College Texas	90.9%	+3.4% Above avg	—	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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