Key facts
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- In 2024–25, 100.0% of 21 first-time NCLEX-RN testers from UC Irvine (ELM) 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 96.9% over 97 testers (SEAPHE calculation). Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- The BRN lists an approved enrollment of 40 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 CCNE. Source: CA BRN accreditation and attrition table, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
NCLEX pass rates
In 2024–25, 100.0% of 21 first-time testers passed the NCLEX-RN, 9.8 points above the California average of 90.2%. Over five years, 96.9% of 97 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 | 18 | 100.0% | 89.2% | +10.8 |
| 2021–22 | 21 | 95.2% | 85.9% | +9.3 |
| 2022–23 | 19 | 94.7% | 85.7% | +9.0 |
| 2023–24 | 18 | 94.4% | 94.0% | +0.4 |
| 2024–25 | 21 | 100.0% | 90.2% | +9.8 |
Completion and attrition
In 2023–24, the program reported 100% on-time completion and 0% attrition to the BRN.3
| Year (Aug–Jul) | On-time completion | Attrition |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 84.2% | 5.3% |
| 2020–21 | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021–22 | 98.0% | 3.0% |
| 2022–23 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023–24 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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 ELM programs, 33.6% of 3,322 qualified applications were accepted in 2024–25.4 This program is approved for 40 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 $72,054.94 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 | CCNE |
| Degree | ELM |
| State | California |
| City | Irvine |
| Sector | Public |
| Admits | Generic pre-licensure |
| Phone | (949) 824-1514 |
| Website | Visit |
| Source | BRN program list |
Similar programs
| Program | Testers | 2024–25 | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the PacificSacramento | 41 | 97.6% | 97.4% |
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside | 40 | 95.0% | 88.3% |
| Western University of Health SciencesPomona | 72 | 93.1% | 90.8% |
| UC DavisSacramento | 46 | 89.1% | 88.9% |
| Charles Drew UniversityLos Angeles | 45 | 86.7% | 84.9% |
| UC Los AngelesLos Angeles | 67 | 85.1% | 88.0% |
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). UC Irvine (ELM): NCLEX-RN pass rates and program data [Data set]. Compiled from California Board of Registered Nursing public records. https://seaphe.org/schools/uc-irvine-elm/ (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.