How many questions is the Barber written exam in Pennsylvania?

130 questions, 110 of them scored. You get 135 minutes.

What do I need to pass?

A scaled score of 75 on a 0 to 100 scale.

English, Spanish. You pick the language when you book.

The exam itself costs $63. That is what you pay to take it, and it is not what you pay us.

A separate two hour hands-on examination is also required.

Written exam

What the paper holds, how long you get, what it costs to take it, and a free practice test drawn by this state's own topic weights.

Testing vendor: Pearson VUE
Questions: 130
Scored questions: 110
Minutes: 135
To pass: A scaled score of 75 on a 0 to 100 scale.
Fee: $63
Languages: English, Spanish
Hands-on exam: A separate two hour hands-on examination is also required.
Outline version: Pearson VUE Pennsylvania Barber Candidate Handbook, revised 2026-05

The share of the paper each topic carries, as this state publishes it.

This license's free practice test is not ready yet. It will be here as soon as the question bank covers it.

Read from the candidate bulletin published by Pearson VUE (2026-10-11)

How many questions is the Barber written exam in Pennsylvania?: 130 questions, 110 of them scored. You get 135 minutes.
What do I need to pass?: A scaled score of 75 on a 0 to 100 scale.
Which languages can I take it in?: English, Spanish. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?: The exam itself costs $63. That is what you pay to take it, and it is not what you pay us.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: A separate two hour hands-on examination is also required.