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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%.
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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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| 301 | Sinclair Community College Ohio | 89.6% | +2.9% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 302 | South Dakota State University South Dakota | 89.6% | +2.9% Above avg | CCNE | 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 | University of Texas at El Paso Texas | 88.8% | +2.1% Above avg | — | View School |
| 316 | Grayson College 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 | Edgecombe Community College North Carolina | 87.5% | +0.8% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 342 | National Park College Arkansas | 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 | Illinois Central College Illinois | 87.0% | +0.3% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 350 | South Suburban College Illinois | 87.0% | +0.3% 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.