NCLEX-RN: Cost, Pass Rate, Format & Preparation

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses · Facts checked Sep 29, 2026

Base registration$200

See scope below

Fee source

Published pass rate86.7%

January 1–December 31, 2025

Outcome source

Published time limitUp to 5 hours

Maximum, including breaks

Timing source

Before you book

The U.S. registration fee changes on February 1, 2027. Board application charges and international scheduling are separate. Source
An adaptive exam can end at different item counts. Plan for the full allowed session rather than a fixed number of questions. Source

What the fee covers

U.S. registration before February 1, 2027: $200
U.S. registration from February 1, 2027: $350
International scheduling: $150 plus applicable tax
Board application: Separate; check your jurisdiction

Registration for U.S. licensure before February 1, 2027. Nursing board application fees are separate; international scheduling adds $150 plus applicable tax. U.S. registration rises to $350 on February 1, 2027.

Official fee details

Published pass rate

Rate: 86.7% Outcome source
Candidate group: First-time, U.S.-educated NCLEX-RN candidates seeking U.S. licensure; 192,916 candidates
Reporting period: January 1–December 31, 2025

A rate describes this candidate group and period. It is not an individual prediction or a standardized difficulty measurement.

How to interpret exam outcomes

Format and timing

Exam type: Registered-nursing licensure exam
Questions or sections: 85–150 items Format source
Published time limit: Up to 5 hours Timing source
Time definition: Maximum, including breaks

Variable-length computerized adaptive test, including Next Generation NCLEX item formats.

Maximum examination time includes the introductory screen and breaks.

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NCLEX-RN study materials

Match course access to your exam date. Compare included self-assessments and reset options before choosing a longer plan.

Prices, access, and features published by the providers. These are product listings, not independent quality scores.
Offer	Price and access	Practice	Teaching and feedback	Terms and source
UWorld NCLEX-RN Review · 60 days Self-paced online	$169 60 days	Question bank, CAT practice, 2 self-assessments CAT practice and 2 self-assessments	Review videos and answer explanations Performance reports, planner, flashcards, notes	Shorter access and fewer assessments than the 180-day plan UWorld NCLEX-RN plan detailsChecked Sep 30, 2026
UWorld NCLEX-RN Review · 180 days Self-paced online	$329 180 days; one reset option	Question bank, CAT practice, 4 self-assessments CAT practice and 4 self-assessments	Review videos and answer explanations Performance reports, planner, flashcards, notes	The printed review book is a separate bundle UWorld NCLEX-RN plan detailsChecked Sep 30, 2026
Archer Review NCLEX-RN Q-Bank + CAT · 3 months Self-paced online practice	$129 displayed sale price; $159 regular 3 months	3,100+ questions, NGN case studies and adaptive practice tests	Detailed answer explanations Custom quizzes and readiness/adaptive practice feedback	Video library excluded; additional CAT/readiness attempts depend on unused questions and a reset may cost extra NCLEX-RN Q-Bank + CAT · 3 months — provider product detailsChecked Sep 30, 2026
Bootcamp.com NCLEX Bootcamp · 3 months Self-paced videos and practice	$129 displayed price; $239 crossed out 3 months	2,600+ questions, readiness exams and 50 case walkthroughs	Review videos, case explanations and cheat sheets Readiness targets and study schedule	This listing is for NCLEX-RN; do not substitute it for a PN-specific package NCLEX Bootcamp · 3 months — provider product detailsChecked Sep 30, 2026

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