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

Showing 32 of 332 schools (85%+ filter)

#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
301	UCSF School of Nursing California	87.2%	-0.3% Below avg	CCNE	View School
302	Ivy Tech Community College – Fort Wayne Indiana	87.1%	-0.4% Below avg	NLN CNEA	View School
303	Illinois Central College Illinois	87.0%	-0.5% Below avg	ACEN	View School
304	DePaul University Illinois	87.0%	-0.5% Below avg	CCNE	View School
305	South Suburban College Illinois	87.0%	-0.5% Below avg	ACEN	View School
306	Cisco College Texas	87.0%	-0.5% Below avg	—	View School
307	Jacksonville University Florida	86.9%	-0.6% Below avg	CCNE	View School
308	North Hennepin Community College Minnesota	86.9%	-0.6% Below avg	ACEN	View School
309	Raritan Valley Community College New Jersey	86.8%	-0.7% Below avg	ACEN	View School
310	Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma	86.7%	-0.8% Below avg	ACEN	View School
311	Paris Junior College Texas	86.7%	-0.8% Below avg	—	View School
312	Galveston College Texas	86.7%	-0.8% Below avg	—	View School
313	Lorain County Community College Ohio	86.6%	-0.9% Below avg	ACEN	View School
314	College of Southern Maryland Maryland	86.3%	-1.2% Below avg	ACEN	View School
315	Adelphi University – College of Nursing and Public Health New York	86.3%	-1.2% Below avg	CCNE	View School
316	Passaic County Community College New Jersey	86.2%	-1.3% Below avg	ACEN	View School
317	Germanna Community College Virginia	86.2%	-1.3% Below avg	ACEN	View School
318	Colorado Mountain College Colorado	86.0%	-1.5% Below avg	ACEN	View School
319	Arapahoe Community College Colorado	86.0%	-1.5% Below avg	ACEN	View School
320	Southwest Tennessee Community College Tennessee	85.7%	-1.8% Below avg	ACEN	View School
321	University of Tulsa – Oxley College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing Oklahoma	85.7%	-1.8% Below avg	ACEN	View School
322	Hallmark University Texas	85.7%	-1.8% Below avg	—	View School
323	Clarendon College Texas	85.7%	-1.8% Below avg	—	View School
324	Utah Valley University Utah	85.6%	-1.9% Below avg	ACEN	View School
325	Cuyahoga Community College Ohio	85.5%	-2.0% Below avg	ACEN	View School
326	Minneapolis College Minnesota	85.4%	-2.1% Below avg	ACEN	View School
327	Utica University – Accelerated Nursing New York	85.3%	-2.3% Below avg	CCNE	View School
328	University of Maryland — Baltimore Maryland	85.2%	-2.3% Below avg	CCNE	View School
329	Arizona College of Nursing Arizona	85.2%	-2.3% Below avg	CCNE	View School
330	Case Western Reserve University Ohio	85.1%	-2.4% Below avg	CCNE	View School
331	University of Virginia Virginia	85.0%	-2.5% Below avg	—	View School
332	UT Health Science Center – College of Nursing Tennessee	85.0%	-2.5% Below 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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