NCLEX Pass Rates
The NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is a nationwide examination for professional licensure.
NCLEX examinations are created by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Below are the annual RN NCLEX pass rates for first-time test-takers.
Note: Data is provided as both a percentage pass rate and as a ratio of the number of students passing to the total number of tests taken.
| 2018* | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher | 95.3% 122/128 |
89.6% 155/173 |
98.2% 160/163 |
91.7% 143/156 |
90.1% 146/162 |
| NYS | 90.25% 620/687 |
86.6% 3749/4331 |
84.0% 3395/4040 |
81.7% 3263/3992 |
78.0% 2925/3750 |
*Second quarter results (January to June 2018).