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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)
475
Schools in Database
46
Above 90%
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NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rates — 2025
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| # | School | Pass Rate | vs National Avg | Accreditation | |
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| 251 | Anne Arundel Community College Maryland | 91.5% | +4.8% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 252 | University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania | 91.5% | +4.8% Above avg | CCNE | 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 | North Iowa Area Community College Iowa | 91.4% | +4.7% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 255 | County College of Morris New Jersey | 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 | North Central Texas College Texas | 91.3% | +4.6% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 261 | Arkansas Northeastern College Arkansas | 91.3% | +4.6% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 262 | Ohlone College California | 91.3% | +4.6% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 263 | Carroll Community College Maryland | 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 | Arizona State University Arizona | 91.1% | +4.4% Above avg | CCNE | View School |
| 268 | St. Charles Community College Missouri | 91.1% | +4.4% Above avg | ACEN | 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 | Tyler Junior College Texas | 91.0% | +4.3% Above avg | — | View School |
| 273 | Portland Community College Oregon | 91.0% | +4.3% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 274 | Kaskaskia College Illinois | 91.0% | +4.3% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 275 | University of Texas at Austin Texas | 90.9% | +4.2% Above avg | — | View School |
| 276 | 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 |
| 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 | Triton College Illinois | 90.0% | +3.3% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 290 | Illinois Valley Community College Illinois | 90.0% | +3.3% Above avg | ACEN | 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 | South College – School of Nursing Tennessee | 90.0% | +3.3% Above avg | CCNE | View School |
| 293 | 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 |
| 294 | George Fox University – Department of Nursing Oregon | 90.0% | +3.3% Above avg | CCNE | View School |
| 295 | Kirtland Community College Michigan | 90.0% | +3.3% Above avg | NLN CNEA | View School |
| 296 | Rush University Illinois | 90.0% | +3.3% Above avg | CCNE | 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 |
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 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.