Age note: The test contains explicit questions about adult topics. It's intended for people 18 and older. If you're younger, please read this guide with a trusted adult.
The Rice Purity Test in Plain English
The Rice Purity Test is a list of 100 questions. Each question describes a specific experience — something romantic, physical, social, or sometimes illegal. You go through the list and check every question where your answer is "yes, I've done that."
At the end, your score is calculated: 100 minus the number of questions you checked. If you checked nothing, your score is 100 (most pure). If you checked everything, your score is 0 (least pure).
The test isn't a personality quiz, a medical test, or an IQ measurement. It's just a fun social exercise that helps you reflect on your life experiences and compare notes with friends.
Why Is the Rice Purity Test Popular?
🎓 College tradition
The test originated at Rice University in 1924 as an orientation bonding activity. New students took it together at the start of the year as an icebreaker. This tradition continues at many colleges today.
👥 Comparing with friends
The most common modern use is taking it with a group of friends, then comparing scores. The surprise of seeing how different (or similar) your scores are sparks real conversation.
🤔 Self-reflection
Some people take it privately to reflect on their own life journey. The 100-question format is a structured way to think about where you've been and what experiences you've had.
📱 Social media fun
Sharing purity scores on Reddit, TikTok, and Discord is extremely popular. Many communities have dedicated threads for people to post and discuss their results.
Step-by-Step: Your First Time
Find a private moment
The test asks about personal experiences. Take it when you're comfortable — alone or with trusted friends.
Go to the homepage
The full 100-question test is on the homepage. No sign-up required.
Read and check
Go through all 100 questions. Check any that describe something you've actually done. Don't overthink — just be honest.
Click "Calculate My Score"
When you're done, press the button. Your score and a brief explanation will appear.
Decide what to do with your result
Keep it private, share it with friends, or use it as a jumping-off point for conversation. It's entirely up to you.
Common First-Timer Questions
Neither — it depends on your perspective. Higher scores mean fewer checked experiences (more "innocent"). Lower scores mean more experiences. There's no universally better or worse score. It's purely descriptive.
No. You only check items that apply. Questions you skip are treated as "no" and don't affect your score. There's no penalty for skipping questions that don't apply to you.
No. All calculations happen in your browser. We never see, store, or transmit your answers or score. Only you know what you checked.
If a question describes something you genuinely don't understand or can't interpret, leave it unchecked. The test relies on your honest interpretation of each item.
Yes. Simply click a checked item again to uncheck it, or click Reset to start from scratch.
Ready to try it? The test is right on the homepage →. Takes about 5–10 minutes.