Key facts
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- In 2024–25, 92.4% of 119 first-time NCLEX-RN testers from Pacific Union College (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 90.1% over 486 testers (SEAPHE calculation). Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- The BRN lists an approved enrollment of 153 new students per year for this program. Source: CA BRN list of approved RN programs, 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, 92.4% of 119 first-time testers passed the NCLEX-RN, 2.2 points above the California average of 90.2%. Over five years, 90.1% of 486 testers passed.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 | 86 | 84.9% | 89.2% | -4.3 |
| 2021–22 | 92 | 90.2% | 85.9% | +4.3 |
| 2022–23 | 78 | 85.9% | 85.7% | +0.2 |
| 2023–24 | 111 | 94.6% | 94.0% | +0.6 |
| 2024–25 | 119 | 92.4% | 90.2% | +2.2 |
Completion and attrition
In 2023–24, the program reported 0% on-time completion and 100% attrition to the BRN.3
| Year (Aug–Jul) | On-time completion | Attrition |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 71.3% | 9.6% |
| 2020–21 | 67.0% | 6.0% |
| 2021–22 | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| 2022–23 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023–24 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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 This program is approved for 153 new students a year.2 Ask the school for last cycle’s qualified applicants and seats.
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Cost
The BRN lists a cost of $67,356 before financial aid (Tuition + Fees).2 That figure comes from the school’s report to the Board and may not include housing, transport or exam fees. 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 | Angwin |
| Sector | Private |
| Admits | Generic pre-licensure |
| Phone | (707) 965-7262 |
| Website | Visit |
| Source | BRN program list |
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Similar programs
| Program | Testers | 2024–25 | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier CollegeStockton | 30 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| California Career CollegeCanoga Park | 57 | 96.5% | 88.8% |
| Pacific CollegeCosta Mesa | 48 | 95.8% | 82.8% |
| Sri Sai Krish InstituteOrange | 41 | 95.1% | 95.1% |
| American Career CollegeLos Angeles | 272 | 94.8% | 94.2% |
| Carrington College SacramentoSacramento | 77 | 94.8% | 84.5% |
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). Pacific Union College (ADN): NCLEX-RN pass rates and program data [Data set]. Compiled from California Board of Registered Nursing public records. https://seaphe.org/schools/pacific-union-college-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.