Nursing Schools in Rhode Island: All 9 Approved Programs & NCLEX Pass Rates
Rhode Island has 7 schools running 9 board-approved nursing programs — 6 RN-track and 3 PN/LPN-track. The average 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate across Rhode Island programs is 86.4%, 0.1 points below 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.
Best Nursing Schools in Rhode Island 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.
- 1100%Johnson & WalesRegistered Nurse
- 286.8%University of Rhode IslandRegistered Nurse
- 386.1%Rhode Island CollegeRegistered Nurse
- 484.8%CcriRegistered Nurse
- 582.1%New England Institute of TechnologyRegistered Nurse
- 678.6%Salve ReginaRegistered Nurse
Every Approved Nursing Program in Rhode Island
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9 of 9 programs · “—” = no 2025 first-time pass rate published by the board
| Ccri | — | Licensed Practical NursePN | 90% |
| Ccri | — | Registered NurseRN | 84.8% |
| Johnson & Wales | — | Registered NurseRN | 100% |
| Lincoln Technical Institute | — | Licensed Practical NursePN | 85% |
| New England Institute of Technology | — | Licensed Practical NursePN | 100% |
| New England Institute of Technology | — | Registered NurseRN | 82.1% |
| Rhode Island College | — | Registered NurseRN | 86.1% |
| Salve Regina | — | Registered NurseRN | 78.6% |
| University of Rhode Island | — | Registered NurseRN | 86.8% |
Whichever school you choose, the NCLEX is the finish line
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best nursing school in Rhode Island by NCLEX pass rate?
Johnson & Wales had the highest 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in Rhode Island at 100%, among programs with a published 2025 rate on the state board's list.
How many nursing schools are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 7 schools offering 9 board-approved nursing programs: 6 RN-track (ADN/BSN and similar) and 3 PN/LPN-track programs, per the state board of nursing's current approved-program list.
What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Rhode Island?
Across Rhode Island RN programs with a published 2025 rate, the average first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 86.4% — 0.1 points below 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 Rhode Island 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.
- health.ri.gov — list: Live page accessed 07/13/2026; pass rates calendar year 2025 (data collected Jan 1 - Dec 31)