What Is the Rice Purity Test?
The Rice Purity Test is a self-scored survey of 100 statements about life experiences. You check every statement that applies to you, and your score from 0 to 100 reflects how many you have not done. A higher score means fewer of the listed experiences. It is taken privately, just for fun and self-reflection.
What the Test Measures
The test measures how many of 100 listed experiences you have had, across categories like romance, social life, and everyday risk-taking. It does not measure character, maturity, or worth. It is a snapshot of experiences, nothing more.
How It Works
You read the 100 statements and check each one that applies to you. When you finish, you get a score. The fewer statements you check, the higher your score. You can take the full test in a couple of minutes on the home page.
How the Score Is Calculated
Your score starts at 100, and each checked statement removes one point. The final score is 100 minus the number of statements checked. The classic version is unweighted, so every answer counts the same.
What Your Score Means
Your score places you on a broad spectrum of experience, from very innocent to very worldly. The table below shows the common bands. To see what a specific number means, read the full breakdown for any score from 0 to 100.
| Range | Band | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 98 to 100 | Very innocent | Score of 100 |
| 94 to 97 | Innocent | Score of 95 |
| 77 to 93 | Mild | Score of 85 |
| 45 to 76 | Average | Score of 72 |
| 9 to 44 | Adventurous | Score of 30 |
| 0 to 8 | Worldly | Score of 0 |
For the meaning of specific terms used in the test, see our questions explained glossary.
Where the Test Came From
The test traces back to 1924, when the Rice Thresher student newspaper at Rice University published an early version. Over the decades it grew from a short list of questions into the 100-statement survey known today, and a social-media revival later brought it to a new generation. You can read the full story in our history article.
Is the Rice Purity Test Accurate?
The Rice Purity Test is not a scientific or psychological instrument. It has no validated scoring and no clinical meaning. It is a lighthearted self-assessment, and its only real accuracy is how honestly you answer it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created the Rice Purity Test?
An early version was published in 1924 by the Rice Thresher, the student newspaper at Rice University. It has been edited many times by students since then.
Is the Rice Purity Test accurate?
It is not a scientific or psychological instrument. It has no validated scoring and no clinical meaning. Its only real accuracy is how honestly you answer it.
What is the average Rice Purity score?
The number most often cited is around 72. There is no official audited dataset, so treat it as a casual reference rather than a precise statistic.
What is considered a good Rice Purity score?
There is no good or bad score. Higher means fewer of the listed experiences have applied to you; lower means more have. The test is a snapshot, not a judgment.
How long does the Rice Purity Test take?
Most people finish in two to five minutes. You can take the full test on the home page.
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