NCLEX RN pass rate 2024: national overview and state directory
Data sourced from NCSBN public reporting (verify current year). State pages use illustrative deltas for UX — confirm official jurisdictional reports before decisions.
| Year | US-educated 1st (est.) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 88% |
| 2020 | 87% |
| 2021 | 86% |
| 2022 | 85% |
| 2023 | 84% |
| 2024 | 88% |
Annotation: NGN launch April 2023. Replace with official series when updating.
What separates passers from non-passers?
Anonymised SGrade benchmarks: users with 85%+ predicted pass scores passed at ~93% on first attempt; median practice days before pass ~42 vs ~18 for retakers; pharmacology and safe care gaps show the largest deltas. Correlation, not guarantee.
Browse pass rate by US state
What is the NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2024?
NCSBN publishes annual pass rates. US-educated first-time test-takers are commonly reported near 88%; internationally educated first-time candidates near 45%. Always confirm the latest public report.
Which states have the highest NCLEX pass rates?
State rates reflect program mix, cohort size, and reporting year. Use NCSBN jurisdictional tables for authoritative comparisons rather than single headline numbers.
Why did NCLEX pass rates drop after the NGN launch?
The April 2023 Next Generation NCLEX introduced new item types aligned to clinical judgment. Programs and candidates adapted over subsequent cohorts.
What is the NCLEX pass rate for internationally educated nurses?
First-attempt rates for internationally educated candidates are typically lower than US-educated cohorts; verify the current NCSBN disclosure for your year.