Quick Answer: Praxis exam fees range from $50 to over $200 depending on the test. You can retake as many times as needed with a 28-day wait between attempts. Additional fees apply for rescheduling ($40), phone registration ($35), and extra score reports ($50 each). As of October 2025, ETS offers free retakes after your third attempt on the same test.
Praxis exam registration fees range from $50 to over $200 depending on which test you're taking. There's a 28-day waiting period between attempts, but no limit on how many times you can retake. And as of October 2025, ETS now offers free retakes after your third attempt on the same test. Here's everything you need to know about Praxis costs, retake rules, and the extra fees most people don't think about until it's too late.
How Much Does It Cost To Take a Praxis Exam?
Praxis exam fees range from $50 to over $200, depending on the test. You can find the exact cost for your specific exam on the ETS website before you register.
The table below shows an overview of the cost for each exam type.
| Test | Cost |
|---|---|
| Praxis Core | $150 for the combined exam and $90 for each individual subtest |
| Praxis Subject Assessments | ranges from $50-$209 |
| Praxis Subject Assessments: Multiple Subjects | $150 or $180 for combined exam and $64 for indivdual subtests |
More information about the specific costs of the exams can be found on the ETS website.
How Many Attempts Do You Get To Pass a Praxis Test?
There is no limit on the number of times you can take the Praxis. You just need to wait 28 days after your scores are released before registering again. As of October 2025, ETS also offers free retakes after your third attempt on the same test.
The retake fee is the same as your original registration fee. There's no discount for a second or third attempt.
The one exception is the Free After 3 program.
New ETS Policy: "Free After 3"
As of October 2025, ETS introduced a new retake program called "Free After 3." Here's how it works:
- You must have taken the same Praxis test at least three times, with your first attempt on or after October 1, 2025
- You must have official reported scores for all three attempts
- Once you qualify, ETS will notify you by email within three days of your third score release
- You can then request a free retake voucher — valid for 6 months
- There's no limit on how many free retakes you can request, as long as you're within five years of your third attempt's score report date
- This applies to all Praxis test titles
This policy doesn't apply to Praxis Bridge products. If you qualify for both, you have to choose one or the other.
Do you have additional questions about Praxis scores? Check out this article that discusses scoring in more detail.
What Happens If You Fail a Praxis Test?
If you fail, you can retake the exam after a 28-day waiting period. Use that time to identify your weak areas from your score report and study strategically before registering again.
No one is preparing to fail their Praxis test, but if you do fail, we’re here to help you!
If you receive a failing test score, you can retake your exam. Use the 28-day waiting period to work with a comprehensive Praxis study guide to pass your exam. Here is more information on how to best prepare for your Praxis exam.
Once you have reviewed all of the study materials and passed a practice test, register for your Praxis exam again!
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What Are All the Praxis Exam Fees You Should Know About?
Beyond the registration fee, you may also pay $40 to reschedule, $35 to register by phone, $50 per additional score report, and $65 for a score review. Nevada test-takers are also charged an extra $5 per exam.
So, are there any other costs you need to be aware of when taking your Praxis exam? We’ll go over a couple of important ones.
- If you need to change your test center or testing date, there is a $40 change fee.
- To register by phone there is a $35 fee.
- In Nevada there is an additional $5 fee per test for all exams except for the Praxis Core.
- If you need additional score reports, they cost $50 per report.
- If you would like your scores reviewed, there is a $65 fee.
If you need to cancel your registration, do so at least 3 days before your test date. You may be eligible for partial credit toward a future exam. Cancel within three days, and you forfeit the full fee. If cost is a concern upfront, ETS does offer fee waivers for test-takers who demonstrate financial need. You apply directly through ETS before registering.
If you think you might qualify for a fee waiver you can find more information about it on the ETS website.
Frequently Asked Questions
The retake fee is the same as the original registration fee, ranging from $50 to $200+, depending on the test. However, if you've taken the same test three or more times with your first attempt on or after October 1, 2025, you may qualify for a free retake through ETS's Free After 3 program.
ETS does not offer refunds for Praxis registrations. If you cancel more than three days before your test date, you may be eligible for a partial credit toward a future exam. If you cancel within three days of your test, you forfeit the full fee. Always check the ETS website for the most current cancellation policy before registering.
Rescheduling your test date or changing your test center costs $40. This fee applies any time you make a change to an existing registration, so it's worth making sure your date and location are locked in before you register.
ETS offers fee waivers for test-takers who demonstrate financial need. Eligibility is based on household income and family size. You apply directly through ETS and must be approved before registering for the exam. Details and income thresholds are on the ETS website since they update periodically.
Yes. Registering by phone through ETS costs an extra $35 on top of your exam fee. Registering online through your ETS account is free and the fastest option.
Each additional score report costs $50 per recipient. You get up to four free score reports sent automatically when you register, so designate your recipients carefully at registration to avoid the extra cost.
If you want ETS to review your constructed-response scores, the fee is $65. This only applies to human-scored written responses. Machine-scored selected-response questions are not eligible for review.