Nursing Explorer: Sonoma State Ranked #2
Sonoma State University has achieved a #2 ranking for RN programs, with a 97.47% weighted average NCLEX pass rate.
At Nursing Explorer, our mission is to provide prospective nursing students with accurate and current information to help them make informed decisions about their education. To achieve this, we have developed a transparent methodology for ranking nursing programs nationwide.
Our 2025 rankings use a weighted average of NCLEX pass rates from the past three years. Student counts serve as the weight, and we apply a recency factor, so newer results count more. You can review the full methodology here: https://www.nursingexplorer.com/methodology
You can view the full California top 10 rankings here: https://www.nursingexplorer.com/states/california#rankings