originated as a lighthearted tradition marking the transition from O-Week into college life at Rice University.
It offers new students a fun, voluntary way to bond with peers and reflect on their personal growth over time.
Historical versions available: 1924 (Original 10 Questions) and 1998 (100 Questions)
Caution:Treating this as a to-do list might just earn you a Darwin Award.
Select "Yes" if you've done this before. MPS stands for Member of the Preferred Sex.
The Rice Purity Test is a self-scored, informal survey of 100 yes/no items that reflect common life experiences spanning relationships, sexuality, substances and minor mischief. Originating at Rice University in 1924, it evolved through student culture and later spread online worldwide. Your score is not a judgment or diagnosisâitâs a lighthearted snapshot meant for reflection and conversation, not a checklist.
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The classic 100-question checklist is still here, but we now pair it with guidance on how to interpret your score, compare notes with friends, and keep the experience positive.
This version keeps the 100 canonical questions from the Rice Thresher newspaper and presents them in a mobile-friendly flow. Each âYesâ response subtracts a point from 100, so a higher score signals fewer shared experiences.
You can pause the test at any time, return to earlier answers, and download a personalized poster when you finish. Nothing is saved to our servers; all scoring happens in your browser.
Every score tells a different story about life experience. Use the ranges below as conversation starters instead of definitive labels.
Rice University has published several Purity Test editions over the decades. Testing yourself on multiple versions highlights the culture shifts students experienced in 1924, 1998, and today.
Make it a group activity: assign each friend a different edition, then trade results. You will notice that the 1924 prompts are concerned with etiquette, the 1998 list dives into late-90s campus life, and 2008 focuses on personal boundaries and consent.
Decide whether you want to take the test solo or alongside friends before you begin. Setting expectations up front helps avoid awkward disclosures or peer pressure.
After you submit, take a moment to reflect on how your score aligns with your values. The test isn't a moral rating; it's a snapshot of certain types of experiences. Use it to spark thoughtful conversations, not judgments.
Treat the Rice Purity Test as a springboard for empathy, not gossip. Ask teammates or roommates if they even want to compare scores before you share.
Pair the score reveal with check-ins about comfort levels. If someone regrets a past experience, focus on support and harm reduction rather than teasing.
Remind younger participants that there is no "right" way to land on the scale. Living according to your own values matters more than matching a friend's number.
Your purity score is calculated by subtracting the number of 'yes' answers from 100, then converting to a percentage. A higher score indicates fewer experiences, while a lower score suggests more diverse life experiences.
Scores range from 0-100, where higher scores indicate fewer life experiences. However, the score is not a measure of morality or characterâit's simply a reflection of your personal experiences and choices.
Yes! Many people retake the test periodically to see how their experiences and perspectives change over time. It can be a meaningful way to reflect on personal growth and life changes.
While originally created for college students, the test is now taken by people of various ages and backgrounds who are curious about this cultural phenomenon and want to reflect on their life experiences.
The Rice Purity Test is primarily for entertainment and self-reflection, often with a humorous or provocative undertone. While it can offer a snapshot of your experiences, it should never be considered a serious assessment of character, morality, or personal worth.
It's perfectly normal to feel uncomfortable with certain questions. You can skip questions you're not comfortable answering, or simply answer 'no' if you prefer. The test is meant to be a personal reflection tool.
The test typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete, depending on how much time you spend reflecting on each question. There's no time limit, so take your time and be honest with yourself.
Yes, your score and answers are completely private. The test is designed for personal reflection, and no data is stored or shared with others.
The Rice Purity Test is widely considered the original and most recognized version, having originated at Rice University. While many similar 'purity tests' exist, this version aims to maintain the spirit and question style of the informal survey that started the phenomenon.
Yes, your privacy is protected. Your answers, score, avatar, and name are processed locally in your browser and are never sent to our servers. For extra privacy, you can disconnect from the internet before taking the test or generating personalized images. We only collect anonymous usage analytics to improve the user experience.
