GRE Fee 2026: $249 Test Cost, Rescheduling and Score Report Charges
The GRE General Test fee increased to $249 for registrations on or after August 1, 2026. Review rescheduling, test-center change and additional score-report fees.
Official source checked: www.ets.org
Source verified: 2026-09-15 | Next review: 2026-12-15
GRE General Test fee in 2026
ETS says the GRE General Test fee increased to $249 USD for registrations completed on or after August 1, 2026 in most locations. Fees can vary by country, and ETS publishes India-specific pricing separately, so always confirm the amount shown in your registration account before paying.
| Service | Current listed fee |
|---|---|
| GRE General Test in most locations | $249 |
| Rescheduling | $55 |
| Changing test center | $55 |
| Additional Score Report | $40 per recipient |
What is included in the test fee?
Your test fee includes the exam itself and, on test day, the ability to designate up to four graduate institutions or fellowship sponsors to receive scores. After test day, extra reports are ordered separately and currently cost $40 per recipient.
Why rescheduling can become expensive
A date that looks convenient today can become costly if you are not academically or logistically ready. Before paying, confirm your program deadlines, travel, identity documents, preparation level and whether you intend to test at home or at a center. A $55 rescheduling fee can often be avoided with realistic planning.
Test-center changes
ETS currently lists a $55 fee for changing a test center in most locations. If you move, travel plans change or a better location appears, compare the change fee with the real transportation and time costs before switching.
Additional score reports
After test day, ETS charges $40 per recipient for an Additional Score Report. Because four score recipients are included with the test fee on test day, applicants who already know their program list can reduce later reporting costs by using those included designations carefully.
Do not send scores blindly to save $40
Cost matters, but so does strategy. If you are genuinely unsure whether a program belongs on your application list, do not send a score only because the report is included. Program fit, deadlines and score-reporting requirements matter more than avoiding one later fee.
Budget beyond the registration fee
Your real GRE budget may include travel, parking, rescheduling, test-center changes, paid preparation products and extra score reports. At-home testing may reduce travel but can require equipment or connectivity improvements. Build the full budget before selecting your route.
Can the fee change?
Yes. ETS states that fees are subject to change. This page uses the official fee schedule verified September 15, 2026 and is scheduled for review. Always use the live ETS checkout amount for the final transaction.
FAQ
How much is the GRE in 2026?
ETS lists $249 USD in most locations for registrations on or after August 1, 2026.
How much does it cost to reschedule?
ETS currently lists $55 in most locations.
How much is an additional score report?
$40 per score recipient.
For selecting which administrations to send, see the GRE ScoreSelect guide.
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