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)

296

Schools in Database

Above 90%

Above National Avg

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

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Min rate:All 75%+85%+90%+95%+

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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 296 schools (90%+ filter)

#	School	Pass Rate	vs National Avg	Accreditation
201	Finger Lakes Community College New York	93.3%	+6.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
202	Roane State Community College Tennessee	93.3%	+6.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
203	FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE Florida	93.2%	+6.5% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Fort Myers, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
204	Chaffey College California	93.2%	+6.5% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Rancho Cucamonga, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
205	Bergen Community College New Jersey	93.1%	+6.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
206	University of Florida Florida	93.1%	+6.4% Above avg	CCNE	View School
207	San Jacinto Community College Texas	93.0%	+6.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
208	Madonna University Michigan	93.0%	+6.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
209	University of Washington Washington	93.0%	+6.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
210	University of West Georgia Georgia	93.0%	+6.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
211	Kankakee Community College Illinois	93.0%	+6.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
212	Georgia Southern University Georgia	92.9%	+6.2% Above avg	CCNE	View School
213	Galen College of Nursing Ohio	92.9%	+6.2% Above avg	CCNE	View School
214	Mt. San Antonio College California	92.9%	+6.2% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Walnut, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
215	Monroe Community College New York	92.9%	+6.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
216	Long Beach City College California	92.9%	+6.2% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Long Beach, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
217	Allen College Iowa	92.9%	+6.2% Above avg	CCNE	View School
218	NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE Ohio	92.9%	+6.2% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Mansfield, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
219	Dutchess Community College New York	92.9%	+6.2% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Poughkeepsie, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
220	Hudson Valley Community College New York	92.8%	+6.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
221	Gaston College North Carolina	92.8%	+6.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
222	Wilkes University Pennsylvania	92.8%	+6.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
223	State Fair Community College Missouri	92.8%	+6.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
224	Florida State College at Jacksonville Florida	92.7%	+6.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
225	STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA - MANATEE-SARASOTA Florida	92.7%	+6.0% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Bradenton, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
226	Middlesex County College New Jersey	92.7%	+6.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
227	Laredo College Texas	92.6%	+5.9% Above avg	—	View School
228	Columbia University School of Nursing New York	92.5%	+5.8% Above avg	CCNE	View School
229	Texas Woman's University – College of Nursing Texas	92.5%	+5.8% Above avg	CCNE	View School
230	Pacific Union College California	92.4%	+5.7% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Angwin, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
231	University of Michigan — Flint Michigan	92.4%	+5.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
232	University of Lynchburg Virginia	92.3%	+5.6% Above avg	—	View School
233	Rowan College at Burlington County New Jersey	92.3%	+5.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
234	University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	92.3%	+5.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
235	Johns Hopkins University Maryland	92.2%	+5.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
236	Southwestern College California	92.2%	+5.5% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Chula Vista, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
237	Community College of Philadelphia Pennsylvania	92.1%	+5.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
238	Villanova University Pennsylvania	92.0%	+5.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
239	Texas Lutheran University – Nursing Texas	92.0%	+5.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
240	Prairie View A&M University Texas	91.9%	+5.2% Above avg	—	View School
241	Cleveland State Community College Tennessee	91.9%	+5.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
242	Temple College Texas	91.9%	+5.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
243	Bellevue College Washington	91.9%	+5.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
244	Genesee Community College New York	91.8%	+5.1% Above avg	ACEN Accredited — associate (Batavia, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23.	View School
245	Craven Community College North Carolina	91.8%	+5.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
246	Lamar University – Department of Nursing Texas	91.7%	+5.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
247	Ranger College Texas	91.7%	+5.0% Above avg	—	View School
248	University of Iowa College of Nursing Iowa	91.7%	+5.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
249	Montana State University – College of Nursing Montana	91.6%	+4.9% Above avg	CCNE	View School
250	Paris Junior College Texas	91.5%	+4.8% Above avg	—	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.