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)

386

Schools in Database

Above 90%

Above National Avg

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National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate: 86.7% (NCSBN 2025).
386 display-eligible RN rows in this verified board-sourced directory.

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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 386 schools (85%+ filter)

#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
251	University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania	91.5%	+4.8% Above avg	CCNE	View School
252	Anne Arundel Community College Maryland	91.5%	+4.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
253	INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE Florida	91.4%	+4.7% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Port St. Lucie, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
254	County College of Morris New Jersey	91.4%	+4.7% Above avg	ACEN	View School
255	North Iowa Area Community College Iowa	91.4%	+4.7% Above avg	ACEN	View School
256	Loma Linda University – School of Nursing California	91.4%	+4.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
257	Michigan State University Michigan	91.4%	+4.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
258	Vernon College Texas	91.4%	+4.7% Above avg	—	View School
259	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Texas	91.3%	+4.6% Above avg	—	View School
260	Ohlone College California	91.3%	+4.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
261	Carroll Community College Maryland	91.3%	+4.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
262	North Central Texas College Texas	91.3%	+4.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
263	Arkansas Northeastern College Arkansas	91.3%	+4.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
264	Mt. San Jacinto College California	91.2%	+4.5% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Menifee, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
265	Galveston College Texas	91.2%	+4.5% Above avg	—	View School
266	Jefferson College Missouri	91.2%	+4.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
267	St. Charles Community College Missouri	91.1%	+4.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
268	Arizona State University Arizona	91.1%	+4.4% Above avg	CCNE	View School
269	Essex County College New Jersey	91.1%	+4.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
270	Wagner College New York	91.0%	+4.3% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — baccalaureate, clinical doctorate, master's (Staten Island, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
271	El Camino College California	91.0%	+4.3% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Torrance, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
272	Kaskaskia College Illinois	91.0%	+4.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
273	Tyler Junior College Texas	91.0%	+4.3% Above avg	—	View School
274	Portland Community College Oregon	91.0%	+4.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
275	Elmira College New York	90.9%	+4.2% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — baccalaureate (Elmira, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
276	University of Texas at Austin Texas	90.9%	+4.2% Above avg	—	View School
277	North Arkansas College Arkansas	90.9%	+4.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
278	GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING - GAINESVILLE Florida	90.8%	+4.1% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Gainesville, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
279	Delgado Community College – Charity School of Nursing Louisiana	90.8%	+4.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
280	Washington State College of Ohio Ohio	90.7%	+4.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
281	Columbus Technical College Georgia	90.6%	+3.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
282	Dallas College - Brookhaven Campus Texas	90.5%	+3.8% Above avg	—	View School
283	Kalamazoo Valley Community College Michigan	90.5%	+3.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
284	Weber State University – Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Utah	90.3%	+3.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
285	Navarro College Texas	90.3%	+3.6% Above avg	—	View School
286	NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Florida	90.2%	+3.5% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Niceville, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
287	KETTERING COLLEGE Ohio	90.1%	+3.4% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — baccalaureate (Kettering, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
288	West Coast University California	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
289	Kirtland Community College Michigan	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	NLN CNEA	View School
290	Rush University Illinois	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
291	College of San Mateo California	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (San Mateo, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
292	Triton College Illinois	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
293	George Fox University – Department of Nursing Oregon	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
294	South College – School of Nursing Tennessee	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
295	COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA Nevada	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate, practical (Las Vegas, Nevada). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
296	Illinois Valley Community College Illinois	90.0%	+3.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
297	University of Texas at Arlington Texas	89.7%	+3.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
298	Western Iowa Tech Community College Iowa	89.7%	+3.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
299	VALENCIA COLLEGE Florida	89.6%	+2.9% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Orlando, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
300	Lakeland Community College Ohio	89.6%	+2.9% Above avg	ACEN	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.