Pennsylvania exam at a glance
Scored questions
120
80 national + 40 state
Passing score
75% on each portion
Exam fee
$52
combined or national only; state-only $49
Pre-licensing
75 hours
completed at an approved school
Exam vendor
Pearson VUE
Who runs the Pennsylvania exam
- Licensing agency: Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission
- Exam vendor: Pearson VUE
- Official handbook: candidate handbook / bulletin
The handbook is the document that governs your exam day. Read it once, end to end, before you book.
Exam format and scoring
- National portion: 80 - plus 5-10 pretest; 150 minutes
- State portion: 40 - plus 5-10 pretest; 60 minutes
- To pass: 75% on each portion
Retakes, deadlines and eligibility
- How long results last: Passing results are good for 3 years
- Eligibility: 18+, high school diploma or equivalent
Exam practice only. RealEstateExamKit does not provide, and does not replace, the pre-licensing education your state requires. Finish your commission-approved course first; we help you pass the exam that follows.
How close are you to a Pennsylvania pass?
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Pennsylvania real estate exam?
120 scored questions (80 national + 40 state).
What is the passing score for the Pennsylvania real estate exam?
75% on each portion.
How much does the Pennsylvania real estate exam cost?
The exam fee is $52 per attempt (combined or national only; state-only $49).
How many pre-licensing hours does Pennsylvania require?
75 hours. 5 credits or 75 hours of basic real estate courses (or a qualifying degree) We do not sell pre-licensing courses.
Sources
- Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Pearson VUE candidate handbook / fact sheet (PDF) (accessed 2026-09-23)