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Rice Purity Test
How Innocent Are You? Take the Classic 100-Question Test
Tick every experience on the list you've had and you get a score from 0 to 100. Higher means fewer boxes checked. It started as a campus tradition at Rice University and is meant to be a fun, private check-in for adults. Your answers never leave your browser.
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For adults 18+ only. The questions cover sex, alcohol, drugs and the law. If you’re under 18, please skip this test.
How the score works
100 − items checked
Check 35 boxes and you score 65. Most adults land between 55 and 75; the overall average is estimated at 62–68.
Ranges are editorial estimates, not survey results. See typical scores by age
100 Questions
Answer honestly about your life experiences
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Learn More About the Rice Purity Test
- Average Score by AgeEstimated average: 62–68See Rice Purity Test average score ranges by age group and compare your result
Estimated typical range by age
- Age 18
- 75–90
- Age 19–22
- 65–85
- Age 23–25
- 60–75
- Age 26–30
- 50–65
- Age 31+
- 45–60
- All 100 Questions6 themes, 1 point eachView all Rice Purity Test questions and understand what the test covers
- Understanding Your ScoreScore = 100 − items checkedComplete guide on how to interpret your Rice Purity Test score
- What It MeansA checklist, not a moral gradeLearn what the Rice Purity Test means and its purpose
- History & OriginsBegan in 1924 at Rice UniversityDiscover the fascinating history of the Rice Purity Test
How It Works
Step 1
Answer all 100 questions honestly
Click on any question to mark it. Be honest with yourself!
Step 2
Click on each experience you’ve had
Your progress is automatically saved as you go.
Step 3
Get your purity score (0-100)
Your score is calculated based on how many experiences you’ve had.
Step 4
Share your results (optional)
Compare your score with friends on social media.
What is the Rice Purity Test?
It's a 100-item “have you ever…” checklist about dating, sex, alcohol, drugs and run-ins with the law. It grew out of a student tradition at Rice University in Houston: the student newspaper, the Thresher, ran an informal purity survey as early as 1924 and revisited the idea for decades. The 100-question version moved online in the 1990s and went viral on TikTok in the 2020s.
“Purity” was always tongue-in-cheek. A high score just means fewer boxes checked; it isn't a moral grade. Read more about what the test means and where it came from.
What your score means, at a glance
Your score is 100 minus the number of items you check, and every item counts the same.
| Score | In short |
|---|---|
| 90–100 | Very few items checked; common for new college students. |
| 77–89 | Dating, kissing and some social items; typical at 18 to 21. |
| 55–76 | Where most adults land. The overall average is estimated in the mid-60s. |
| 30–54 | Well into the later sections of the list; more common with age. |
| 0–29 | Uncommon; most of the list checked. |
See the full score chart and typical scores by age.
Tips for Taking the Rice Purity Test
Most people don't need much preparation — it's a checkbox list, not an exam. But a few things genuinely affect how useful your score ends up being.
Three Things That Actually Matter
- 1
Answer for your whole life, not just recently
The test covers experiences across your entire life — not just the last few months. The question is "have you ever," not "do you currently." People often undercount because they're thinking about their present self rather than their full history. If it happened, check it.
- 2
When a question is ambiguous, go with your gut
Some questions are deliberately broad. If your first instinct is "yes, kind of" — that probably counts. Overthinking them leads to under-reporting. Your gut reaction after a quick read is usually more honest than whatever conclusion you arrive at after analyzing it for 30 seconds.
- 3
Nobody's watching
Your answers are processed entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server, and nothing is stored anywhere except this browser. There's genuinely no audience. The score is only as useful as it is honest, and right now you're the only one who will ever know both the answers and the score.
What to Do With Your Score
Share it with a friend you trust and compare — that's where the interesting conversations happen. Two people can have very similar scores and completely different stories behind them. Or very different scores and much more overlap than they expected. The number opens the conversation; it doesn't close it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rice Purity Test anonymous?
Your answers are. They never leave your device and there's no account or login; the score is worked out in your browser. Like most sites we use Google Analytics to count visits and show ads through Google AdSense, but neither ever receives your answers. Details are in our privacy policy.
How is my score calculated?
It's just subtraction. Start at 100, subtract one point for each box you check. Check 35 boxes? Your score is 65. Check 70? Your score is 30. The fewer experiences you've had from the list, the higher your score.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as many times as you want. Nothing is kept on our side, and you can clear your answers to start fresh. Some people retake it after a few years to see how their score has changed — others take it a second time because they rushed through the first time and want a more honest result.
What does my Rice Purity score mean?
It's a count of how many experiences from a specific list you've had. A higher score means fewer experiences checked; a lower score means more. Most people land in the 55-75 range. For what each range actually means, the score guide goes into real detail.
Is this the official Rice Purity Test?
No. The test grew out of a Rice University student-newspaper tradition that goes back to 1924, but Rice doesn't run any website that hosts it and there is no official online version. This site uses the widely circulated 100-question list with gender-neutral wording and three items replaced (see the questions page).
Why do people take the Rice Purity Test?
Mostly curiosity and social comparison — people want to know where they stand and how they compare with friends. It also works as an icebreaker. Sharing your score opens conversations that might not happen otherwise, especially early in friendships.
How long does it take?
Usually 10-15 minutes if you read each question. Your progress saves automatically, so if you close the tab halfway through, you can pick up where you left off. There's no time limit — take as long as you need.
Can I share my results?
Yes. After you finish, you get your score and a share option. Most people text or screenshot their result to friends rather than posting publicly — but both work. Sharing is entirely optional.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes. The questions cover sex, drugs and alcohol, so the test is for adults 18 and older only (see our Terms of Service). Most people who take it are college students and people in their 20s.
What if I'm unsure how to answer a question?
Go with your gut read after the first pass. If you immediately thought “yes, technically” — that counts. If you genuinely can't tell, leave it unchecked. Confusing items, such as “kissed horizontally” or “kissed for more than two hours consecutively”, are explained on the questions page.
Will my score change if I retake it later?
Probably, yes — especially if years have passed. The test asks about your whole life, so the longer you've lived, the more experiences you're likely to check. People who retake it after a few years almost always score lower the second time.
Is the Rice Purity Test scientifically valid?
No — and it was never meant to be. It's a casual self-survey created by college students, not a psychological instrument. Your score doesn't measure intelligence, character, or anything clinically meaningful. It's a conversation starter, not a diagnosis.
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About 10 minutes, no sign-up, adults only. Your answers stay in your browser.