GRE Test Fees & Costs: Complete 2025 Pricing Guide
Everything you need to know about GRE costs, from registration fees to score reports and preparation expenses.
$220
US Test Fee
$220-255
International
$50
Rescheduling
$35
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GRE General Test Registration Fees (2025)
Test Registration Fees by Location
| Location | Fee |
|---|---|
| United States, U.S. Territories, Puerto Rico | $220 |
| China (including Hong Kong) | $231.30 |
| India | $228 |
| Australia | $255 |
| Nigeria | $226 |
| All other locations | $220 |
What's Included in Registration Fee:
- • One GRE General Test administration
- • Free score reports to up to 4 institutions (selected on test day)
- • Access to free POWERPREP Online practice tests
- • Diagnostic service (for paper-delivered test)
Additional GRE Services & Fees
Score-Related Services
| Additional Score Reports | $35 each |
| Question-and-Answer Review Service | $50 |
| Score Review (AWA section) | $60 |
| Score Reinstatement | $50 |
Test Changes & Special Requests
| Rescheduling Fee | $50 |
| Changing Test Center | $50 |
| Standby Testing (paper-based) | $50 |
| Late Registration | $25 |
Important Fee Notes
- • Rescheduling must be done at least 4 days before test date to avoid forfeiting entire fee
- • Cancellation refunds: 50% if cancelled 4+ days before test
- • No refunds for cancellations less than 4 days before test
- • All fees are in USD and subject to change
Total GRE Cost Calculator
Typical Total Costs for MBA Applicants
Minimal Budget Scenario
| Test Registration (1 attempt) | $220 |
| Free Prep Materials | $0 |
| 4 Free Score Reports | $0 |
| Total | $220 |
Average Budget Scenario
| Test Registration (2 attempts) | $440 |
| Test Prep Course | $400 |
| Additional Score Reports (4) | $140 |
| Total | $980 |
Premium Preparation Scenario
| Test Registration (2-3 attempts) | $660 |
| Private Tutoring (20 hours) | $2,000 |
| Practice Materials | $200 |
| Additional Score Reports (8) | $280 |
| Total | $3,140 |
How to Save Money on GRE Costs
Test Fee Savings
- • Fee Reduction Program: 50% off for qualifying individuals
- • Plan ahead: Avoid late registration and rescheduling fees
- • Choose test day schools: 4 free score reports vs. $35 each later
- • Prepare thoroughly: Avoid retake costs by being ready
Prep Cost Savings
- • Free ETS materials: POWERPREP Online tests
- • Library resources: GRE prep books
- • Study groups: Share prep costs with others
- • Online resources: Khan Academy, YouTube tutorials
GRE Fee Reduction Program
50% discount on test fees for eligible candidates
The Fee Reduction Program provides:
- • 50% off one GRE General Test ($110 instead of $220)
- • 50% off one GRE Subject Test
- • Free access to POWERPREP PLUS Online practice tests
Eligibility: U.S. citizens/residents who demonstrate financial need, unemployed individuals, or those receiving certain government assistance.
Payment Methods & Policies
Accepted Payment Methods
- • Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB
- • Debit cards with credit card logos
- • PayPal (for online registration)
- • Check or money order (mail-in registration only)
- • Voucher numbers (from institutions or sponsors)
Payment Timing
- • Registration: Payment required at time of registration
- • Additional services: Can be purchased anytime within score validity period
- • Refunds: Processed within 6-8 weeks to original payment method
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