Rice Purity Test
The classic 100-question innocence survey from Rice University. Check every experience you have had and get your purity score instantly.
What Does Your Rice Purity Score Mean?
Scores range from 0 (most experienced) to 100 (most innocent). Here is how each range is interpreted.
| Score | Label | What it typically means |
|---|---|---|
| 98–100 | Completely Innocent | Virtually no checked experiences. Most common among early teenagers. |
| 94–97 | Very Pure | A few minor romantic experiences. Some kissing and dating but little beyond. |
| 77–93 | Relatively Pure | Some dating, intimacy, possibly a first drink. Common for college freshmen. |
| 45–76 | Experienced | Broad range of adult life experiences. Most common range for college-age adults. |
| 9–44 | Very Experienced | Few items on the list are unfamiliar. Wide experience across all categories. |
| 0–8 | Maximally Experienced | Nearly all items checked. Statistically extremely rare. |
What Is the Rice Purity Test?
History, origin, and purpose of the classic innocence survey.
The Rice Purity Test is a 100-question self-graded survey that measures a person’s level of innocence across categories including romance, physical intimacy, alcohol, drug use, and encounters with law enforcement. It originated at Rice University in Houston, Texas.
The test’s roots trace back to a 10-question survey published in the Rice Thresher student newspaper in 1924. By 1988 a 100-question version became the standard used today. It served as a lighthearted social bonding activity during college orientation weeks.
Today it is widely taken online as a fun, anonymous way to reflect on life experiences and compare scores with friends. It is not a diagnostic tool, personality assessment, or official academic instrument.
How to Take the Rice Purity Test
Takes 5–10 minutes. Follow these steps for an accurate result.
Read each question carefully
Each of the 100 questions describes a specific experience. Read it fully before deciding whether it applies to you.
Check every item you have done
Click or tap a question to check it. Check it if you have ever done that thing — past or present. Click again to uncheck.
Use the category tabs (optional)
Filter by Romance, Intimacy, Sexual, Substances, Law, or Misc to work through sections at your own pace.
Click “Calculate My Score”
Your purity score (0–100), label, and full category breakdown appear instantly. Formula: Score = 100 − checked items.
Share your result
Download your score card image or share directly to WhatsApp and Twitter. Compare with friends for the classic social bonding experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Rice Purity Test.