How much does the TEAS test cost?

About $120 when taken through ATI (online remote) or at a PSI testing center. Institution-proctored exams vary, often running $70 to $115. Always confirm your school accepts your chosen route before paying.

How much does it cost to send TEAS scores to schools?

Sending official TEAS scores to additional schools costs about $30 per transcript. Applying to three schools can add roughly $90 beyond the exam fee.

Can I reschedule the TEAS and what does it cost?

Rescheduling an ATI-registered exam typically costs about $15 and usually requires at least 48 hours notice. Not all testing routes allow rescheduling, so check your route's policy.

Do I have to pay full price to retake the TEAS?

Yes. Every retake costs the full exam fee again plus new transcripts, and wait periods (often 14 to 30 days) plus yearly attempt caps may apply depending on your route and school.

What is the total cost of one TEAS attempt?

A typical single attempt totals $100 to $180 including transcripts. Adding official prep materials brings it to roughly $250 to $300, and a retake doubles the exam and transcript costs.

How Much Does the TEAS Cost in 2026? Fees by Route + Hidden Costs

Budget Before You Register

The TEAS looks like a single fee until you map the full picture: the exam itself, score reports for each school, a possible reschedule fee, and prep materials. Students routinely spend anywhere from $70 to well over $200 per attempt cycle — and retakes multiply everything. Knowing the real numbers before you register keeps one bad test day from becoming a financial surprise.

This guide breaks down every TEAS cost by testing route, the hidden fees for transcripts and rescheduling, and five ways to keep your total down.

Exam Fees by Testing Route

Illustration comparing online remote testing with in-person test centers

The TEAS is offered through four proctoring routes, and price follows the route. Confirm your school accepts your chosen route before paying — a remote score some programs reject is the most expensive mistake on this page.

Testing route	Typical cost	Best for
TEAS at ATI (online, remote proctored)	About $120	Schools accepting ATI remote scores
TEAS at PSI (in-person center)	About $120	Students wanting a test-center environment
TEAS at institution, in person	Varies (often $70–$115)	Programs requiring on-campus testing
TEAS at institution, online	Varies by school	Schools running their own remote sessions

Fees Beyond the Exam

Illustration of sending an official score transcript to a school

Fee	Typical amount	When it applies
Additional transcript	About $30 per school	Sending official scores beyond the included report
Rescheduling	About $15	Moving an ATI-registered exam, usually 48+ hours ahead
Retake exam fee	Full price again	Every additional attempt, plus new transcripts
Official study manual	About $25 print / $20 eBook	ATI's own TEAS Study Guide
Official practice tests	About $80 for the package	ATI practice assessments A, B, and C

The transcript fee surprises the most students: applying to three schools can add roughly $90 on top of the exam. And because not all routes allow rescheduling, read the policy for your specific registration before assuming you can move the date.

What One Attempt Really Costs

Minimum realistic total: about $100–$150 — one institution-proctored exam plus one or two transcripts.
Typical ATI/PSI total: about $150–$180 — the $120 exam plus transcripts to two schools.
With official prep included: about $250–$300 — exam, transcripts, study manual, and practice assessments.
With one retake: double the exam and transcript lines — the strongest argument for preparing seriously the first time.

5 Ways to Pay Less

Verify the route with your school first. A rejected remote score means paying twice — the costliest error possible.
Batch your school list before testing. Knowing exactly where transcripts go avoids repeat $30 sends.
Use free practice before paid practice. Exhaust quality free questions first, then buy official assessments only for final calibration.
Protect your test date. Schedule with a 2–4 week buffer before deadlines so delays never force a rushed retake.
Prepare once, properly. Every retake costs full price plus transcripts plus weeks of waiting — first-attempt readiness is the biggest discount available.

Prices shift slightly year to year, so verify current figures on the official ATI registration pages before paying. But the structure never changes: exam plus transcripts plus any retakes. Budget for all three lines, and the TEAS stays an affordable step toward nursing school instead of a compounding expense.