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
351	Keiser University Florida	81.8%	-5.7% Below avg	CCNE	View School
352	Marian University Indiana	81.5%	-6.0% Below avg	HLC (institutional); CCNE (nursing)	View School
353	William Paterson University – School of Nursing New Jersey	81.3%	-6.3% Below avg	CCNE	View School
354	Wayland Baptist University Texas	81.3%	-6.3% Below avg	—	View School
355	Century College Minnesota	81.2%	-6.3% Below avg	ACEN	View School
356	Florida State University Florida	81.1%	-6.4% Below avg	CCNE	View School
357	Dallas College - El Centro Campus Texas	80.9%	-6.6% Below avg	—	View School
358	El Centro College Texas	80.9%	-6.6% Below avg	ACEN	View School
359	Carl Albert State College Oklahoma	80.8%	-6.7% Below avg	ACEN	View School
360	CAAN Academy of Nursing Illinois	80.0%	-7.5% Below avg	ACEN	View School
361	University of Portland – School of Nursing & Health Innovations Oregon	80.0%	-7.5% Below avg	CCNE	View School
362	Santa Fe College Florida	80.0%	-7.5% Below avg	ACEN	View School
363	Brookline College Arizona	79.4%	-8.1% Below avg	ACEN	View School
364	Medgar Evers College (CUNY) New York	79.4%	-8.1% Below avg	ACEN	View School
365	Samuel Merritt University – College of Nursing California	79.3%	-8.3% Below avg	CCNE	View School
366	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Utah	79.0%	-8.5% Below avg	CCNE	View School
367	Marymount University Virginia	78.7%	-8.8% Below avg	—	View School
368	University of Oklahoma – Ziegler College of Nursing Oklahoma	78.3%	-9.2% Below avg	CCNE	View School
369	Atlantic Cape Community College New Jersey	78.3%	-9.2% Below avg	ACEN	View School
370	Gateway Community and Technical College Kentucky	77.6%	-9.9% Below avg	ACEN	View School
371	Chamberlain University Illinois	77.0%	-10.5% Below avg	CCNE	View School
372	Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Kentucky	76.2%	-11.3% Below avg	ACEN	View School
373	Dakota Wesleyan University South Dakota	75.8%	-11.7% Below avg	CCNE	View School
374	University of Mount Saint Vincent – Nursing New York	75.0%	-12.5% Below avg	CCNE	View School
375	Brazosport College Texas	75.0%	-12.5% Below avg	—	View School
376	Trocaire College New York	74.3%	-13.2% Low	ACEN	View School
377	Broward College Florida	74.3%	-13.2% Low	ACEN	View School
378	George Mason University Virginia	73.9%	-13.6% Low	CCNE	View School
379	St. Philip's College Texas	73.3%	-14.2% Low	—	View School
380	University of Texas Permian Basin Texas	72.5%	-15.0% Low	—	View School
381	Heartland Community College Illinois	71.0%	-16.5% Low	ACEN	View School
382	Oregon Health & Science University Oregon	70.0%	-17.5% Low	CCNE	View School
383	Averett University Virginia	68.4%	-19.1% Low	—	View School
384	Mount Marty University South Dakota	68.0%	-19.5% Low	CCNE	View School
385	Briar Cliff University Iowa	66.7%	-20.8% Low	CCNE	View School
386	Concorde Career College Tennessee	62.5%	-25.0% Low	ACEN	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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