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
301	South Dakota State University South Dakota	89.6%	+2.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
302	Sinclair Community College Ohio	89.6%	+2.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
303	Normandale Community College Minnesota	89.5%	+2.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
304	JERSEY COLLEGE - LARGO Florida	89.5%	+2.8% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Largo, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
305	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – College of Nursing Arkansas	89.4%	+2.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
306	WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE Nevada	89.4%	+2.7% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Carson City, Nevada). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
307	College of the Sequoias California	89.2%	+2.5% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Visalia, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
308	Lone Star College-Kingwood Texas	89.1%	+2.4% Above avg	—	View School
309	College of the Desert California	89.1%	+2.4% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Palm Desert, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
310	San Bernardino Valley College California	89.1%	+2.4% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (San Bernardino, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
311	Moberly Area Community College Missouri	89.1%	+2.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
312	Onondaga Community College New York	89.0%	+2.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
313	Loyola University Chicago Illinois	89.0%	+2.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
314	Lane Community College Oregon	89.0%	+2.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
315	Grayson College Texas	88.8%	+2.1% Above avg	—	View School
316	University of Texas at El Paso Texas	88.8%	+2.1% Above avg	—	View School
317	West Texas A&M University Texas	88.8%	+2.1% Above avg	—	View School
318	Mohawk Valley Community College New York	88.7%	+2.0% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Utica, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
319	Ohio State University Ohio	88.7%	+2.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
320	University of Texas Permian Basin Texas	88.6%	+1.9% Above avg	—	View School
321	Indiana University School of Nursing Indiana	88.6%	+1.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
322	Ivy Tech Community College – Terre Haute Indiana	88.5%	+1.8% Above avg	NLN CNEA	View School
323	Gwinnett Technical College Georgia	88.4%	+1.7% Above avg	ACEN	View School
324	University of Utah – College of Nursing Utah	88.4%	+1.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
325	Maria College New York	88.3%	+1.6% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Albany, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
326	Arizona Western College Arizona	88.3%	+1.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
327	Schoolcraft College Michigan	88.3%	+1.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
328	Schreiner University Texas	88.2%	+1.5% Above avg	—	View School
329	Community College of Allegheny County Pennsylvania	88.2%	+1.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
330	Monroe University New York	88.1%	+1.4% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate, practical (Bronx, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
331	Rockland Community College New York	88.1%	+1.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
332	St. Ambrose University Iowa	88.1%	+1.4% Above avg	CCNE	View School
333	Central Lakes College Minnesota	87.9%	+1.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
334	Clarendon College Texas	87.9%	+1.2% Above avg	—	View School
335	Fairmont State University West Virginia	87.8%	+1.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
336	National University California	87.8%	+1.1% Above avg	CCNE	View School
337	Montgomery County Community College Pennsylvania	87.7%	+1.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
338	Radford University Virginia	87.7%	+1.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
339	Trinity Valley Community College Texas	87.6%	+0.9% Above avg	—	View School
340	University of Cincinnati Ohio	87.6%	+0.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
341	National Park College Arkansas	87.5%	+0.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
342	Edgecombe Community College North Carolina	87.5%	+0.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
343	Allegany College of Maryland Maryland	87.3%	+0.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
344	Houston Community College Texas	87.3%	+0.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
345	UCSF School of Nursing California	87.2%	+0.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
346	The University of Texas at Tyler Texas	87.2%	+0.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
347	Jacksonville University Florida	87.2%	+0.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
348	Ivy Tech Community College – Fort Wayne Indiana	87.1%	+0.4% Above avg	NLN CNEA	View School
349	DePaul University Illinois	87.0%	+0.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
350	Illinois Central College Illinois	87.0%	+0.3% 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.