Nursing Schools in Idaho: All 31 Approved Programs & NCLEX Pass Rates

Idaho has 12 schools running 31 board-approved nursing programs — 22 RN-track and 9 PN/LPN-track. The average 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate across Idaho programs is 91.2%, 4.7 points above the national average of 86.5%. Every row below comes straight from the state board of nursing's published approved-program list — not self-reported school marketing.

31
Approved programs
12
Schools
91.2%
Avg RN pass rate (2025)
86.5%
National RN average

Best Nursing Schools in Idaho by NCLEX Pass Rate

Top RN programs ranked by 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, among programs with a published 2025 rate. Rates are one year of data — check multi-year trends before deciding.

  1. 1
    College of Western Idaho
    Nampa · Associate of Science in Nursing (RN)
    100%
  2. 2
    Eagle Gate College
    Idaho Falls · Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN)- RN
    100%
  3. 3
    College of Southern Idaho
    Twin Falls · Associate of Science in Nursing (RN)
    97.5%
  4. 4
    Lewis-Clark State College
    Lewiston · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
    96.4%
  5. 5
    North Idaho College
    Coeur d'Alene · Associate of Science Degree (RN)
    96.3%
  6. 6
    Eagle Gate College
    Boise · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
    95.6%
  7. 7
    Eagle Gate College
    Boise · Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN)- RN
    95.2%
  8. 8
    Brigham Young University — Idaho
    Rexburg · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
    94.8%
  9. 9
    Eagle Gate College
    Idaho Falls · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
    94.3%
  10. 10
    College of Eastern Idaho
    Idaho Falls · Associate of Applied Science Degree (RN)
    92.3%

Every Approved Nursing Program in Idaho

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31 of 31 programs · “—” = no 2025 first-time pass rate published by the board

Boise State UniversityBoiseBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)RN85.5%
Brigham Young University — IdahoRexburgBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)RN94.8%
Carrington CollegeBoiseAssociate of Science in Nursing (RN)RN76.7%
Carrington CollegeBoiseLicensed Practical Nursing (LPN)PN100%
Carrington CollegeBoiseNursing Bridge/LPN to RNRN—
College of Eastern IdahoIdaho FallsAssociate of Applied Science Degree (RN)RN92.3%
College of Eastern IdahoIdaho FallsLicensed Practical Nursing (LPN)PN100%
College of Southern IdahoTwin FallsAssociate of Science in Nursing (RN)RN97.5%
College of Southern IdahoTwin FallsLicensed Practical Nursing (LPN)PN70%
College of Southern IdahoTwin FallsLPN-ADNRN—
College of Western IdahoNampaAssociate of Science in Nursing (RN)RN100%
College of Western IdahoNampaLicensed Practical Nursing (LPN)PN100%
Eagle Gate CollegeBoiseBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)RN95.6%
Eagle Gate CollegeIdaho FallsBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)RN94.3%
Eagle Gate CollegeBoiseLicensed Practical Nursing (LPN)PN93.1%
Eagle Gate CollegeIdaho FallsLicensed Practical Nursing (LPN)PN100%
Eagle Gate CollegeBoiseMaster's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN)- RNRN95.2%
Eagle Gate CollegeIdaho FallsMaster's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN)- RNRN100%
Grand Canyon UniversityMeridianBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)RN—
Idaho State UniversityMeridian/PocatelloAccelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingRN—
Idaho State UniversityMeridian/PocatelloAssociate Degree Registered Nurse — LPN to RNRN73.3%
Idaho State UniversityMeridian/PocatelloBachelor of Science in NursingRN83.9%
Idaho State UniversityMeridian/PocatelloLicensed Practical Nursing (LPN)PN89.7%
Idaho State UniversityMeridian/PocatelloVeteran — LPNPN—
Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewistonBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)RN96.4%
Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewistonDirect-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN, RN)RN—
Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewistonLPN to BSN track (RN)RN—
North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'AleneAssociate Degree Nursing Program — LPN to RNRN—
North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'AleneAssociate of Science Degree (RN)RN96.3%
North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'AlenePractical Nursing (PN)PN100%
Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampaBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)RN85.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing school in Idaho by NCLEX pass rate?

2 RN programs in Idaho tied for the highest 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate at 100%, including College of Western Idaho in Nampa — see the full ranked list above, among programs with a published 2025 rate on the state board's list.

How many nursing schools are in Idaho?

Idaho has 12 schools offering 31 board-approved nursing programs: 22 RN-track (ADN/BSN and similar) and 9 PN/LPN-track programs, per the state board of nursing's current approved-program list.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Idaho?

Across Idaho RN programs with a published 2025 rate, the average first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 91.2% — 4.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.

What does a first-time NCLEX pass rate tell me about a school?

It is the share of a program’s graduates who passed the NCLEX on their first attempt — the single most comparable public outcome number nursing programs report. Boards of nursing track it for program approval, and consistently low rates can put a program on conditional status. Compare it alongside cost, location, and program length, not in isolation.

About this data

Program list and 2025 first-time NCLEX pass rates are taken directly from the Idaho board of nursing's published approved-program materials. “—” means the board did not publish a 2025 rate for that program (new programs, small cohorts, or PN lists without rate tables). Pass rates refresh annually; this page is rebuilt from the board lists when they update.

  • dopl.idaho.gov — list: 2026-07-12 (live page; rates: BON-NCLEX-Scores-2023-25.pdf CY2025)

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