November 5, 2024
What Is the Rice Purity Test?
A friendly primer on the 100-question Rice Purity checklist, from campus tradition to privacy-first digital versions.
The Rice Purity Test began as a playful orientation icebreaker at Rice University. New students filled out a sheet of 100 yes/no prompts to spark conversation, compare experiences, and laugh together after a whirlwind week. The tradition outgrew campus long ago, but the format stayed familiar—start at 100, subtract a point for every prompt you have done, and treat the result as a snapshot, not a diagnosis.
How the 100 questions work
- Descriptive, not prescriptive. The list covers social, romantic, and everyday experiences without telling you what to do next.
- Score starts at 100. Your number drops by one per checked prompt (or a small weighting in some variants).
- No official master copy. Campus teams tweak wording each year. We preserve the classic feel while keeping language inclusive and neutral.
Curious about the finer details? The score meaning explainer walks through range labels, and the results breakdown shows how to share your score without oversharing.
Why privacy-first matters now
Many viral clones log answers server-side or require logins. This site keeps everything local:
- Runs entirely in your browser. Scores and selections live in
localStorage, never on our servers. - Clear data button. You can wipe all quiz data (and refresh) with one click.
- SFW by default. Younger players or classroom organisers can keep mature prompts hidden unless they opt into the full list.
Learn more about the implementation on the privacy policy page.
Popular questions (and quick answers)
- Is there an average score? Not universally. We publish anonymised range distributions only after hitting safety thresholds—see our average score methodology.
- Does a low number mean anything? It simply reflects the prompts you checked. Context, consent, and wellbeing matter more than the score itself.
- Is the test affiliated with Rice University? No. This site is an independent homage to the tradition.
Spin-offs and remixes
Communities remix the list for their own culture—gamers created a Valorant purity guide, fanfiction authors built an AO3 version, and party hosts run funny parody lists. Our more-tests roundup keeps track of respectful variants.
Ready to try it?
- Start the 100-question Rice Purity Test with SFW mode toggled on.
- Compare your number to the neutral ranges on the score meaning page.
- Debrief with friends using the for-teens guide if younger players are involved.