The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam is used by all state boards of nursing across the United States to assess a graduate’s competency and are required for licensure. In Pennsylvania, a student must graduate from a recognized education program before sitting for the exam.
NCLEX Undergraduate Pass Rates
The following table shows the NCLEX-RN first-time pass rates for Wilkes University's traditional and accelerated nursing programs.
Program | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Traditional BSN | 91.0% | 91.6% | 87.93% |
Accelerated BSN | 87.8% | 83.3% | 84% |
NCLEX-RN Annual School Score (Sept. 30 - Oct. 1) | 89.6% | 89.2% | 84.48% |