Rice Purity Test Score Meaning
Understanding what your purity score reveals about your life experiences
How the Score Works
The Rice Purity Test score is calculated using a simple formula:
Score = 100 - (Number of checked boxes)
Each of the 100 questions represents one life experience. For every experience you've had (every box you check), your score decreases by 1 point. A score of 100 means you haven't checked any boxes, while a score of 0 means you've checked all 100.
Important: There are no "good" or "bad" scores. The test simply measures the breadth of your life experiences. A higher score doesn't mean you're better—it just means you've had fewer of these specific experiences.
Score Ranges Explained
Pure as Snow
Score: 98-100
You're incredibly innocent! You've lived a very sheltered life or simply haven't had the opportunity or desire to explore many of life's experiences. There's nothing wrong with this - everyone moves at their own pace.
Common Traits:
- Very limited life experiences
- Likely young or sheltered upbringing
- Focus on academics or other pursuits
- Strong personal boundaries
Typical For:
First-year college students, homeschooled individuals, or those with strict upbringings
Very Pure
Score: 94-97
You're still quite innocent with very few experiences checked off. You might be young, or you simply prefer to take things slow. Either way, you've maintained a high level of purity.
Common Traits:
- Minimal dating experience
- Little to no substance use
- Generally followed rules
- Limited exposure to risky situations
Typical For:
Students focused on academics, introverts, or those in conservative communities
Average Purity
Score: 77-93
You fall into the most common range! You've had some experiences but nothing too wild. This is where most college students and young adults land. You've probably dated, had some drinks, and maybe gotten into minor trouble.
Common Traits:
- Some dating experience
- Possibly tried alcohol
- Normal social experiences
- Balanced lifestyle
Typical For:
Most college students and young adults fall into this range
Below Average
Score: 45-76
You've been around the block a few times. You're more experienced than average and have probably tried most things at least once. You're comfortable with who you are and the experiences you've had.
Common Traits:
- Active dating life
- Regular social experiences
- Experimentation with substances
- Comfortable with physical intimacy
Typical For:
Socially active college students, young professionals
Experienced
Score: 9-44
You've lived quite an adventurous life! Very few experiences are off your list. You're well-versed in many of life's pleasures and probably have some interesting stories to tell.
Common Traits:
- Extensive life experiences
- Adventurous personality
- Many relationships or encounters
- Experimented broadly
Typical For:
Those who have lived adventurously or had many opportunities
Wild One
Score: 0-8
Almost nothing is left unchecked! You've experienced nearly everything on this list. You've lived life to the fullest and have very few boundaries. You're truly a free spirit.
Common Traits:
- Nearly complete life experiences
- Very few boundaries
- Extremely adventurous
- Lived life to the fullest
Typical For:
Extremely rare - represents those who have done almost everything on the list
Typical Score Distribution
Based on informal surveys and reported results, here's how scores typically distribute among college students:
Note: These distributions are approximate and vary by demographic, region, and survey methodology.
Factors That Influence Scores
Age
Older individuals tend to have lower scores due to more time to accumulate experiences.
Cultural Background
Cultural norms and upbringing significantly impact which experiences people have.
Social Environment
College students, urban dwellers, and socially active people often have lower scores.
Personal Choices
Individual values, beliefs, and decisions play a major role in life experiences.
Curious about your score? Take the test to find out!
Take the Rice Purity Test