The MCAT costs $355
The AAMC charges $355 to register for an MCAT test date in the 2026 testing year. People approved for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program pay $145. Changing your date costs $55 to $210, depending on how close to the test you change it. Testing outside the US, Canada and US territories adds $130.
MCAT fees for 2026 test dates
| Standard registration | $355 |
|---|---|
| Fee Assistance Program registration | $145 |
| Testing outside the US, Canada and US territories | +$130 |
| Reschedule 60 or more days before | $55 |
| Reschedule 30 to 59 days before | $110 |
| Reschedule 10 to 29 days before | $210 |
| Cancel 30 or more days before | $175 back |
| Cancel 10 to 29 days before | No refund |
| Last day to schedule | 10 days before the exam |
| MCAT plus a change 30 to 59 days out | $465 |
|---|---|
| MCAT taken outside the US | $485 |
No changes are allowed less than 10 days before the exam. Sales tax may be added where the law requires it. Fees for 2027 test dates had not been posted when we checked. Registration for 2027 opens October 20 to 22, 2026. Sources: AAMC, MCAT Scheduling Fees (2026 testing year); AAMC, 2027 MCAT Registration Opening.
What this price covers
The $355 covers one MCAT and the sending of your scores. Fee Assistance applicants also pay lower change fees: $25 to $85.
What changes your price
- When you change. The closer to test day, the more a change costs.
- Where you test. Outside the US and Canada adds $130.
- Fee Assistance. Approved applicants pay $145 and lower change fees.
Ways to pay less
- Apply for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program before you pick a test date. You must be approved first.
- Pick a date you are sure about, or change it 60 or more days ahead for $55.
- Cancel at least 30 days out if you must, to get $175 back.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the group that runs the test or sets the fee, taken from its own website. Where we show a total, we only add up that group's own fees so you can see the full amount in one place. We do not add our own guesses, and we do not use prices from test prep blogs. Fees can change, so check the official page before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much does the MCAT cost?
$355 for 2026 test dates.
How much does it cost to reschedule the MCAT?
$55 to $210, depending on timing.
Is there a cheaper MCAT fee?
Yes, $145 with AAMC Fee Assistance.
What does the MCAT cost in 2027?
The AAMC had not posted 2027 fees when we checked.