Frequently Asked Questions

The Rice Purity Test is a 100-question self-scored checklist used for entertainment and social conversation.

The score starts at 100 and drops by 1 point for each checked item.

No universal good or bad score exists. The number describes selected experiences, not personal worth.

No globally verified average is published across all versions and websites.

The test has many online copies and wording variants. Some versions also handle question 69 differently.

There is a widely cited official publication at ricepuritytest.com, while many other websites publish variants.

No. This website is independent and not affiliated with Rice University.

Your score is calculated in-browser without account signup. We use standard analytics tools for aggregate traffic insights.

The checklist includes mature topics. Parents and guardians should guide younger users based on age and comfort level.

No. It is not a medical, legal, or psychological diagnostic tool.

Rice-related archives and historical student-newspaper collections contain references, but exact early-year claims vary by publisher.

Start with the Score Meaning, History, Accuracy, Average Score, Official vs Versions, and Teen Safety guides linked from the homepage.