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Washington State University - Tri CitiesNursing programs, NCLEX pass rate & cost
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- #1Olympic College Licensed Practical Nursing Program to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs - Nursing Program100% pass
- #2Walla Walla University Baccalaureate Degree Programs RN94.6% pass
- #3Gonzaga University Baccalaureate Degree Programs RN - BSN and ABSN program options98.7% pass
- #4Bellingham Technical College Associate Degree Programs RN96% pass
- #5Washington State University - Spokane Campus Baccalaureate Degree Programs RN92.9% pass
- #6Washington State University - Tri Cities Baccalaureate Degree Programs RN92.9% pass
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Board-approved programs · 2025
Nursing programs at Washington State University - Tri Cities
Washington State University - Tri Cities runs 1 board-approved nursing program in Washington (RN track). Its best 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 92.9% — above the Washington average of 84.5%. Everything here comes from the state board of nursing and U.S. Department of Education data — not the school's marketing.
Nursing program completion
Do students finish?
Washington State University - Tri Cities has not published how many of its nursing students finish the program, and its state board does not report it. Ask the program before you apply — a pass rate only counts students who reach the exam.
In our rankings, programs that have not published a graduation rate are scored at the 40thpercentile of programs that have (80% for this degree). Work at this program? Post your on-time completion rate on your outcomes page and email the link to david@nursesavvy.com.
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Cost & admissions
Frequently asked questions
What is the NCLEX pass rate at Washington State University - Tri Cities?
Washington State University - Tri Cities's RN program had a 92.9% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2025, per the Washington board of nursing — the state average is 84.5% and the national average is 86.5%.
How much does Washington State University - Tri Cities cost?
Washington State University - Tri Cities's published in-state tuition / yr is $12,261. That is the whole institution's sticker price, not the nursing program's alone, and most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
How hard is it to get into Washington State University - Tri Cities?
Washington State University - Tri Cities admits 87% of applicants overall. Nursing programs typically admit separately — and more selectively — than the institution, so treat this as a lower bound on competitiveness.
About this data
Programs and 2025 first-time NCLEX pass rates: the Washington board of nursing. Tuition, admissions, earnings and debt: the U.S. Department of Education. Not the school's marketing.