The Rice Purity Test is a 100-question quiz that helps you look back at your life experiences and see how "innocent" or "experienced" you are. It was first created in 1924 at Rice University in Houston, Texas. At the time, it was meant for new college students during orientation week. The idea was simple: give freshmen a fun, private way to reflect on their past before starting a new chapter of their lives.

Over the years, the test grew from a small campus tradition into a popular online quiz. Today, people of all ages take it — not just college students. The questions usually touch on relationships, social situations, rule-breaking, and other typical life experiences. You check off the things you have done, and at the end, you get a score between 0 and 100. A higher score means you have had fewer experiences, while a lower score means you have had more.

There is no "good" or "bad" score. It is not a judgment or a competition. For most people, it is just a fun way to compare stories with friends or think about how much you have grown. What makes the Rice Purity Test interesting is that it turns personal experiences into a simple number — and that number often sparks laughter, surprise, or even a little self-reflection.

The Rice Purity Test follows a very straightforward format. You are given a list of 100 statements describing different life experiences. As you read through them, you simply mark the ones that apply to you. There are no trick questions and no complicated scoring formulas — just honest answers based on your own experiences.

Everyone begins with a score of 100. For every statement you check, one point is subtracted from that total. When you finish all 100 questions, the number you are left with becomes your final score. The more experiences you have had, the lower your score will be. If you have checked only a few, your score stays higher.

After completing the Rice Purity Test, your score ranges from 0 to 100 and reflects how many of the listed experiences you have had. Here's a simple breakdown to understand what each score range generally means:

There is no "good" or "bad" score. It is not a judgment or a competition. For most people, it is just a fun way to compare stories with friends or think about how much they have grown. What makes the Rice Purity Test interesting is that it turns personal experiences into a simple number — and that number often sparks laughter, surprise, or even a little self-reflection.

• 80–89 – High Purity: You are fairly innocent with some minor experiences, like first dates or small social risks. You tend to follow rules and have limited exposure to more adventurous situations.
• 70–79 – Moderate Purity: You have a mix of experiences — some romantic, some social, maybe a little experimentation. This is common for college students exploring life while still maintaining some boundaries.
• 50–69 – Average Experience: You have had a fair number of experiences, including social, romantic, and lifestyle explorations. You are learning from your choices and testing boundaries responsibly.
• 40–49 – Moderate to Low Purity: You have tried many new things, taken risks, and explored more adventurous or unconventional paths. You are curious about life and often willing to push limits.
• 0–39 – Very Experienced: You have had extensive experiences across multiple areas, from relationships to lifestyle and social experimentation. Your score reflects a life rich in experiences, not necessarily a judgment.

This scoring system is not about being "good" or "bad"; it is a snapshot of your personal journey and choices, helping you reflect on where you have been and how you have grown.

Most people who take the Rice Purity Test score somewhere in the middle, usually around 55–60. College students often fall in this range because they've started exploring life but haven't experienced everything yet. Freshmen tend to have slightly higher scores, while seniors usually score a bit lower as they've had more experience over the years.

Your score can also depend on your age, background, or even where you grew up. For example, teens under 18 often score above 90, while young adults under 25 usually land in the mid-80s. Studies also show that women often score a little higher than men, reflecting different life experiences.