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.
386 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
151	Tarleton State University Texas	94.7%	+7.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
152	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing Texas	94.7%	+7.2% Above avg	CCNE	View School
153	Daytona State College Florida	94.7%	+7.2% Above avg	ACEN	View School
154	Del Mar College Texas	94.6%	+7.1% Above avg	ACEN	View School
155	East Texas Baptist University Texas	94.6%	+7.1% Above avg	—	View School
156	Seminole State College of Florida Florida	94.5%	+7.0% Above avg	ACEN	View School
157	Purdue University – School of Nursing Indiana	94.5%	+7.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
158	Baylor University – Louise Herrington School of Nursing Texas	94.5%	+7.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
159	Baylor University Texas	94.5%	+7.0% Above avg	—	View School
160	Norfolk State University Virginia	94.4%	+6.9% Above avg	—	View School
161	Rose State College Oklahoma	94.4%	+6.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
162	Yakima Valley College Washington	94.3%	+6.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
163	University of Florida Florida	94.3%	+6.8% Above avg	CCNE	View School
164	Alverno College Wisconsin	94.3%	+6.8% Above avg	CCNE	View School
165	Grand Valley State University Michigan	94.3%	+6.8% Above avg	CCNE	View School
166	Emory University Georgia	94.2%	+6.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
167	Lone Star College-North Harris Texas	94.2%	+6.7% Above avg	—	View School
168	University of Texas at Arlington Texas	94.2%	+6.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
169	Drexel University Pennsylvania	94.2%	+6.7% Above avg	CCNE	View School
170	Odessa College Texas	94.1%	+6.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
171	Harford Community College Maryland	94.1%	+6.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
172	University of South Dakota – Department of Nursing South Dakota	94.1%	+6.6% Above avg	CCNE	View School
173	Mennonite College of Nursing – Illinois State University Illinois	94.0%	+6.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
174	Sam Houston State University Texas	94.0%	+6.5% Above avg	—	View School
175	Amarillo College Texas	94.0%	+6.5% Above avg	ACEN	View School
176	East Texas A&M University Texas	93.9%	+6.4% Above avg	—	View School
177	Surry Community College North Carolina	93.9%	+6.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
178	York Technical College South Carolina	93.9%	+6.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
179	Columbus State Community College Ohio	93.9%	+6.4% Above avg	ACEN	View School
180	Augusta University Georgia	93.8%	+6.3% Above avg	CCNE	View School
181	Truckee Meadows Community College Nevada	93.8%	+6.3% Above avg	ACEN	View School
182	Southern Utah University – Department of Nursing Utah	93.6%	+6.1% Above avg	CCNE	View School
183	Harding University – Carr College of Nursing Arkansas	93.6%	+6.1% Above avg	CCNE	View School
184	Ranger College Texas	93.5%	+6.0% Above avg	—	View School
185	Pacific Lutheran University – School of Nursing Washington	93.5%	+6.0% Above avg	CCNE	View School
186	Angelo State University Texas	93.5%	+6.0% Above avg	—	View School
187	Arkansas State University – School of Nursing Arkansas	93.4%	+5.9% Above avg	ACEN	View School
188	Finger Lakes Community College New York	93.3%	+5.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
189	South University Florida	93.3%	+5.8% Above avg	CCNE	View School
190	Roane State Community College Tennessee	93.3%	+5.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
191	Macomb Community College Michigan	93.3%	+5.8% Above avg	ACEN	View School
192	University of Texas at Austin Texas	93.3%	+5.8% Above avg	—	View School
193	Bergen Community College New Jersey	93.1%	+5.6% Above avg	ACEN	View School
194	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Texas	93.1%	+5.6% Above avg	—	View School
195	West Texas A&M University Texas	93.1%	+5.6% Above avg	—	View School
196	Austin Community College Texas	93.1%	+5.6% Above avg	—	View School
197	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Texas	93.0%	+5.5% Above avg	—	View School
198	Madonna University Michigan	93.0%	+5.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
199	University of Washington Washington	93.0%	+5.5% Above avg	CCNE	View School
200	University of West Georgia Georgia	93.0%	+5.5% Above 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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