The SAT costs $68 to register
The College Board charges $68 to take the SAT in the United States. That fee includes 4 free score reports if you send them within 9 days of the test. Registering late adds $38, and each extra score report is $15. Students who qualify for a fee waiver take the SAT for free.
Every SAT fee in 2026
| SAT registration (US) | $68 |
|---|---|
| International fee (testing outside the US) | +$43 |
| Late registration | $38 |
| Change your test center | $34 |
| Cancel by the change deadline | $34 |
| Cancel after the change deadline | $44 |
| Waitlist | $0 |
| First 4 score reports (ordered within 9 days) | Free |
| Each extra score report | $15 |
| Rush score report | $31 |
| Scores by phone | $15 per call |
| Archived scores | $35 |
| Score verification | $55 |
| SAT plus late registration | $106 |
|---|---|
| SAT plus 4 extra score reports | $128 |
| SAT taken outside the US | $111 |
The College Board lists these extra fees as good through December 2026. To change your test date, you cancel and register again. Some test centers outside the US add their own local fee. Sources: College Board, SAT Test Fees; College Board, SAT International Fees.
What this price covers
The $68 pays for one SAT on one test date. If you want to take it again, you pay $68 again.
What changes your price
- When you register. Missing the regular deadline adds $38.
- How many colleges you send scores to. The first 4 are free if you order them within 9 days. After that, each one is $15.
- Where you test. Testing outside the US adds $43.
- Changes. Moving test centers or canceling costs $34 to $44.
Ways to pay less
- Check if you can get a fee waiver. It covers the test and many extra fees.
- Register before the regular deadline to skip the $38 late fee.
- Pick your 4 free score report colleges within 9 days of the test.
- Join the free waitlist instead of paying to change centers if your first choice is full.
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 SAT cost?
$68 in the US.
How much is the SAT late fee?
$38.
How much does it cost to send SAT scores?
The first 4 are free within 9 days. After that it is $15 per college.
Can I take the SAT for free?
Yes, if you qualify for a College Board fee waiver.