Radiography registry exam cost
The exam costs $225 per attempt: ARRT's application fee for primary pathway exams. Each attempt needs a new application and fee, and you have three attempts within three years.
Total application fees
$225
1 × $225 application
- Each attempt
- $225, a new application and fee
- Attempts allowed
- 3 within 3 years
The fees and rules
| Application fee, primary pathway | $225 each attempt |
|---|---|
| Attempts | Three, within three years of your first exam window opening |
| Exam window | 365 days |
| Reapplication | Must reach ARRT at least 30 days before the three years end |
A state license, where your state requires one, has its own fee set by the state.
Your attempt deadlines
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All three attempts by
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Pass on the first attempt
The free diagnostic has 15 questions across all eight areas and takes 15 minutes. No account. You get your score in each area and a short lesson on the one to fix first.
Questions people ask
How much does the radiography registry exam cost?
$225: the ARRT application fee for primary pathway exams, including radiography.
How much does it cost to retake the exam?
$225 again. Each exam attempt requires a new application and fee, so three attempts cost $675 in application fees.
How many times can you take the radiography registry exam?
Three attempts, within three years of the date your first exam window opens.
How long is an exam window?
365 days from when it opens. If it closes before you test, you forfeit the fee, but it does not count as an attempt.
When must a reapplication reach ARRT?
At least 30 calendar days before your three-year eligibility period ends.