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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)
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Above 90%
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Above National Avg
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NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rates — 2025
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| # | School | Pass Rate | vs National Avg | Accreditation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | DePaul University Illinois | 87.0% | +0.3% Above avg | CCNE | View School |
| 352 | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Texas | 87.0% | +0.3% Above avg | — | View School |
| 353 | Texarkana College Texas | 86.9% | +0.2% Above avg | — | View School |
| 354 | North Hennepin Community College Minnesota | 86.9% | +0.2% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 355 | Raritan Valley Community College New Jersey | 86.8% | +0.1% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 356 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma | 86.7% | +0.0% Above avg | ACEN | View School |
| 357 | ACADEMY FOR NURSING AND HEALTH OCCUPATIONS Florida | 86.7% | -0.0% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — associate (West Palm Beach, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 358 | GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE Florida | 86.7% | -0.0% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — associate (Panama City, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 359 | Lorain County Community College Ohio | 86.6% | -0.1% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 360 | College of Southern Maryland Maryland | 86.3% | -0.4% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 361 | Unitek College California | 86.3% | -0.4% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 362 | Adelphi University – College of Nursing and Public Health New York | 86.3% | -0.4% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 363 | CHIPOLA COLLEGE Florida | 86.2% | -0.5% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Marianna, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 364 | Passaic County Community College New Jersey | 86.2% | -0.5% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 365 | Germanna Community College Virginia | 86.2% | -0.5% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 366 | STARK STATE COLLEGE Ohio | 86.1% | -0.6% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — associate (North Canton, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 367 | Colorado Mountain College Colorado | 86.0% | -0.7% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 368 | Arapahoe Community College Colorado | 86.0% | -0.7% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 369 | El Paso Community College Texas | 86.0% | -0.7% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 370 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing Texas | 85.8% | -0.9% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 371 | Texas Southmost College Texas | 85.7% | -1.0% Below avg | — | View School |
| 372 | BELMONT COLLEGE Ohio | 85.7% | -1.0% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — associate (St. Clairesville, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 373 | Southwest Tennessee Community College Tennessee | 85.7% | -1.0% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 374 | Keiser University Florida | 85.7% | -1.0% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 375 | University of Tulsa – Oxley College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing Oklahoma | 85.7% | -1.0% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 376 | GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING - CINCINNATI Ohio | 85.7% | -1.0% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — associate (Cincinnati, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 377 | Utah Valley University Utah | 85.6% | -1.1% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 378 | Cuyahoga Community College Ohio | 85.5% | -1.2% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 379 | Minneapolis College Minnesota | 85.4% | -1.3% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 380 | Utica University – Accelerated Nursing New York | 85.3% | -1.5% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 381 | University of Maryland — Baltimore Maryland | 85.2% | -1.5% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 382 | Arizona College of Nursing Arizona | 85.2% | -1.5% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 383 | Case Western Reserve University Ohio | 85.1% | -1.6% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 384 | University of Virginia Virginia | 85.0% | -1.7% Below avg | — | View School |
| 385 | UT Health Science Center – College of Nursing Tennessee | 85.0% | -1.7% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 386 | AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY Florida | 85.0% | -1.7% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — baccalaureate (Ave Maria, Florida). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 387 | Lone Star College-North Harris Texas | 84.9% | -1.8% Below avg | — | View School |
| 388 | Indiana State University Indiana | 84.7% | -2.0% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 389 | San Joaquin Delta College California | 84.6% | -2.1% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — associate (Stockton, California). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 390 | Eastern Mennonite University Virginia | 84.4% | -2.3% Below avg | — | View School |
| 391 | University of Minnesota – School of Nursing Minnesota | 84.4% | -2.3% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 392 | CENTRAL OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE Ohio | 84.3% | -2.4% Below avg | ACEN Accredited — associate (Newark, Ohio). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| 393 | College of the Mainland Texas | 84.2% | -2.5% Below avg | — | View School |
| 394 | Idaho State University Idaho | 83.9% | -2.8% Below avg | CCNE | View School |
| 395 | Baton Rouge Community College Louisiana | 83.8% | -2.9% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 396 | Harrisburg Area Community College Pennsylvania | 83.8% | -2.9% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 397 | Brazosport College Texas | 83.7% | -3.0% Below avg | — | View School |
| 398 | Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington Indiana | 83.4% | -3.3% Below avg | NLN CNEA | View School |
| 399 | Excelsior University Tennessee | 83.3% | -3.4% Below avg | ACEN | View School |
| 400 | St. Thomas University Florida | 83.3% | -3.4% Below avg | CCNE | 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.