How much does an IQ test cost?

IQ test prices at a glance

Most prices below come from the provider's own website, checked on November 3, 2026. Prices change, and clinic fees vary a lot from one area to another, so treat them as examples and confirm the price before you book.

The clinic and practice examples are from New York, Virginia, Connecticut, Colorado, Texas and Washington. Sources are listed at the end of the page.

What you pay for in a professional IQ assessment

A professional IQ test is more than the test itself. Most fees cover four parts:

1. An interview about your background, school or work history and why you want the test, often about 30 minutes.
2. The test. The WAIS-5, the standard adult IQ test, takes about 45 minutes for the full scale IQ and 60 minutes for its ten main subtests, according to its publisher, Pearson.
3. Scoring and a written report, often ready two to three weeks later.
4. A feedback session, where the psychologist explains your results.

Check what's included before you book. One practice we found charges $525 for testing and scores, and $975 with a written report that explains them.

Why IQ test prices vary so much

• Who gives the test. University training clinics, where graduate students work under a licensed psychologist, usually charge less than private practices.
• How much is tested. An IQ test on its own costs less than an evaluation for ADHD or a learning disability. One New York practice lists $800 for an IQ test, $1,500 for learning disability testing and $2,500 for an ADHD evaluation.
• The report. A detailed written report takes hours to write and can almost double the price.
• Where you live. Fees in large cities tend to be higher.

What online IQ test sites charge

Online tests are the cheapest option, but "free" means different things on different sites. Some show your score for free, some charge once for a report, and some start a low-cost trial that turns into a subscription. Here is what three IQ test sites say they charge.

Prices as stated by each company, checked November 3, 2026. We are an IQ test site too, so compare for yourself before you pay.

How to spot a subscription before you pay

• Look for words like "trial", "then", "per week" or "per month" next to a small price such as $0.99 or $1.
• Read the checkout page and the confirmation email for the renewal price and date.
• If you're charged when you didn't expect it, look in the site's help pages for how to cancel, and contact your bank or card provider.

Whatever the price, no online test gives an official IQ score. Our guide to whether online IQ tests are accurate has a 7-point checklist for judging one.

Does insurance cover an IQ test?

Usually only when testing is medically necessary, for example to assess memory or thinking problems after an illness or injury. Aetna's policy is a typical example: it states that testing for educational reasons is not covered, nor testing for employment, disability or legal purposes. Ask your insurer before you book, and ask the provider whether they bill insurance at all.

Free and low-cost options

• Your child's school (US). A parent can ask the school district for a special-education evaluation. It is free, and it must be done within 60 days of your consent, or within your state's own timeline.
• University psychology clinics. Many set fees by income. Washington State University's clinic, for example, charges $350, $450 or $550 depending on household income.
• Mensa. The cheapest supervised test, though American Mensa doesn't tell you your score.
• A free online test, if you only want an estimate.

Where and how to get an IQ test

Adults

Look for a licensed psychologist who offers cognitive or intellectual assessments, for example with the American Psychological Association's Psychologist Locator, or call the psychology clinic at a nearby university. Ask for the WAIS-5, which covers ages 16 to 90. Our guide to the Wechsler IQ test explains what happens during one.

Children

Start with the school, or see a private psychologist for gifted programs and private-school admissions. Our parent's guide to IQ testing for children covers both.

Mensa

Book a supervised session through your national Mensa. Our page on Mensa IQ requirements lists the scores it accepts.

Questions to ask before you book

• Which test will you use, and is it the current edition?
• Will a licensed psychologist give it, or a supervised trainee?
• How long is the appointment?
• Is a written report included, and when will I get it?
• Is a feedback session included?
• What is the total price, and is there a deposit?
• If the test is for admissions, will the school or program accept the result?

Is a professional IQ test worth it?

Yes, when you need a result that someone else will accept: a diagnosis, exam accommodations, a place in a gifted program or private school, or a Mensa application.

Usually not if you are simply curious. A well-built online test gives a reasonable estimate, and our methodology page shows exactly how ours is scored.

Which option fits you?

Pick the reason you want an IQ test.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Testing, American Mensa: fees, test length, age limit and no IQ score.
• Test your IQ, British Mensa: fees, ages and scores.
• WAIS-5, Pearson: ages, testing time and who can buy it.
• University training clinic fees: University at Buffalo ($300), Washington State University ($350 to $550), Baylor University ($750) and George Mason University ($425).
• Private practice fees: Oceanside Evaluations, Virginia ($525, or $975 with a report), Evermay Psychology, Virginia ($700) and Dr. Jay Saul, New York ($800).
• Neuropsychological evaluation fees: Institute of Living, Hartford Hospital ($1,500 to $2,500) and CU PATH, University of Colorado Boulder ($2,100).
• Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing, Aetna Clinical Policy Bulletin 0158: insurance coverage.
• 34 CFR 300.301, Initial evaluations: requests and the 60-day timeline; GreatSchools: no cost to parents.
• Psychologist Locator, American Psychological Association.