The Rice Purity Test is presented on this site for entertainment and self-reflection purposes only. This page covers what the test and our content do and don't claim to do. Reading this is the responsible way to interpret your results.
Not a clinical or diagnostic tool
The Rice Purity Test was created in 1924 by college students as a bonding activity. It was never designed as a clinical instrument. It hasn't undergone scientific validation. It can't diagnose anything, screen for any condition, or provide professional guidance of any kind. If you're going through something difficult and looking for real support, please consult a qualified mental health professional rather than relying on the score from a quiz.
Not a measure of moral worth
Your score doesn't measure how good or bad a person you are. High-scoring people aren't morally superior to low-scoring people, and vice versa. The test catalogues 100 specific experiences from a list compiled originally at Rice University in the 1920s and updated over the decades. It doesn't measure character, intelligence, kindness, success, or anything else that would actually matter as a measure of human worth.
Not a comprehensive personal inventory
The 100 questions on the Rice Purity Test cover a specific subset of human experience — primarily relationships, sexual experience, substance use, and encounters with authority. Many important dimensions of life aren't captured at all: career achievements, educational accomplishments, creative pursuits, family relationships, friendships, travel experiences, spiritual practices, and a thousand other things. Don't mistake the test for a full picture of who you are.
Not a compatibility tool
Score gaps between you and your partner don't predict relationship compatibility or future outcomes. Identical scores don't predict compatibility either. Treating the Rice Purity Test as a compatibility instrument is using it for a purpose it was never designed for and that it isn't capable of fulfilling. If you're evaluating a relationship, evaluate the relationship — not the score gap.
Not for use under 18
The standard 100-question version of the test contains explicit themes that aren't appropriate for users under 18. We offer an age-appropriate teen variation that filters out the heaviest items. If you're under 18, please use the teen variation rather than the full test.
Not affiliated with Rice University
This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rice University or the Rice Thresher. We're an independent implementation of a public-domain test format. The Rice University name appears on this site only in reference to the historical origin of the test.
Statistics are approximate
The averages, percentiles, and demographic breakdowns we cite come from public data sources, primarily arealme.com's published statistical reports. These numbers are approximate, drawn from self-reported test results across multiple platforms, and should be treated as indicative rather than authoritative. Real underlying populations may differ from what self-selected test- takers report.
Bottom line
Take the test for the right reasons: as a moment of personal reflection, as a conversation starter with friends, or just for fun. Don't treat your score as a verdict on your character. Don't use it as a compatibility test. Don't compare it to anyone else's score in a competitive way. The number is data; what you do with it is up to you.