Key facts
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- In 2024–25, 100.0% of 2 first-time NCLEX-RN testers from Mount St. Mary's University (ADN) passed, compared with a California average of 90.2%. Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- Across 2020–21 to 2024–25, its tester-weighted first-time pass rate was 68.3% over 252 testers (SEAPHE calculation). Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- Its nursing program accreditation, as reported to the BRN, is ACEN. Source: CA BRN accreditation and attrition table, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
NCLEX pass rates
In 2024–25, 100.0% of 2 first-time testers passed the NCLEX-RN, 9.8 points above the California average of 90.2%. Over five years, 68.3% of 252 testers passed. With fewer than 20 testers, a single result moves the rate a lot.1
First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, by reporting year
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| Year (Jul–Jun) | Testers | Pass rate | California | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | 64 | 73.4% | 89.2% | -15.8 |
| 2021–22 | 103 | 70.9% | 85.9% | -15.0 |
| 2022–23 | 82 | 61.0% | 85.7% | -24.7 |
| 2023–24 | 1 | 0.0% | 94.0% | -94.0 |
| 2024–25 | 2 | 100.0% | 90.2% | +9.8 |
Completion and attrition
In 2023–24, the program reported 85% on-time completion and 9% attrition to the BRN.3
| Year (Aug–Jul) | On-time completion | Attrition |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 76.8% | 23.2% |
| 2020–21 | 81.0% | 11.0% |
| 2021–22 | 65.0% | 16.0% |
| 2022–23 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023–24 | 85.0% | 9.0% |
Self-reported by the program to UCSF for the BRN Annual School Survey.
Admissions
The BRN does not publish acceptance rates for individual schools. Across California’s generic ADN programs, 35.0% of 22,970 qualified applications were accepted in 2024–25.4 The BRN list does not show an approved enrollment for this program. Ask the school for last cycle’s qualified applicants and seats.
Cost
The BRN list does not show a cost for this program.2 Check the program’s current cost of attendance.
Accreditation and program facts
| State approval | California BRN |
| Institution | WSCUC |
| Nursing program | ACEN |
| Degree | ADN |
| State | California |
| City | — |
| Admits | Generic pre-licensure |
| Source | BRN program list |
Similar programs
| Program | Testers | 2024–25 | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura CollegeVentura | 77 | 100.0% | 97.0% |
| Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier | 65 | 100.0% | 97.5% |
| Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica | 65 | 100.0% | 94.2% |
| LA Harbor CollegeWilmington | 59 | 100.0% | 96.9% |
| Moorpark CollegeMoorpark | 52 | 100.0% | 99.1% |
| Mira Costa CollegeOceanside | 46 | 100.0% | 96.1% |
Sources
- California BRN, NCLEX-RN Pass Rates, First Time CA Educated Exam Testers, 2020–21 to 2024–25. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- California BRN, Approved Pre-Licensure RN Programs (cost, enrollment, sector). Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- California BRN, Accreditation, Attrition and On Time Completion Rates. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- California BRN, 2024–25 Annual School Report: Data Summary, Table 3, p. 3.
SEAPHE Editorial Team · Reviewed by a practicing registered nurse (RN, BSN). Data updated Oct 7, 2026. Spot an error? See our corrections policy.
How to cite this data
Suggested citation: SEAPHE. (2026). Mount St. Mary's University (ADN): NCLEX-RN pass rates and program data [Data set]. Compiled from California Board of Registered Nursing public records. https://seaphe.org/schools/mount-st-mary-s-university-adn/ (updated Oct 7, 2026).
Original source: California BRN, NCLEX-RN Pass Rates: First Time CA Educated Exam Testers; California BRN, Approved Pre-Licensure RN Programs.