Rice Purity Test
Take the Rice Purity Test Online
This site hosts the 1988 Rice Thresher 150-question version of the Rice Purity Test. Check the items that apply to you, then calculate a score out of 150.
What Is the Rice Purity Test?
The Rice Purity Test is a checklist-style survey that started at Rice University and later became a popular way to compare life experiences. This site uses the 1988 Rice Thresher 150-question version, so the score is calculated on a 150-point scale rather than the more common 100-question copies found elsewhere online. Your answers stay local to your device, making this an anonymous and privacy-focused way to take the test online.
How the 150-Question Version Works
On this site, the scoring method is simple and explicit: start at 150, then subtract one point for each item you have done. A higher score means fewer listed experiences. A lower score means more of the checklist applies to you.
If you want help interpreting the result, the Rice Purity score meaning guide explains the 150-point ranges and shows how they relate to the more familiar 100-question format.
1988 Rice Thresher Version
The version featured here follows the “New and Improved” 1988 Rice Thresher edition, a longer historical variant that expanded the checklist to 150 prompts. That historical source matters because many modern reposts mix different question sets and score scales.
For the source material, visit the 1988 Rice Thresher archive page. For privacy details and how answers are handled on this site, see the About and Privacy page.
Rice Purity Test FAQ
Is this Rice Purity Test anonymous?
Yes. This site calculates your score in the browser, keeps answers on your device, and does not send individual responses to a server.
Why does this site use 150 questions instead of 100?
This project is based on the 1988 Rice Thresher version, which expanded the checklist to 150 questions. Many modern copies use 100 questions, but this site focuses on the longer historical edition.
How is a Rice Purity score calculated?
You start at 150 and lose one point for each item you have done. A higher score means fewer listed experiences, while a lower score means more boxes were checked.
What does a Rice Purity score mean?
It is an entertainment score that summarizes how many items from the checklist apply to you. It is not a judgment of character, maturity, or worth.
How to Take the 1988 Rice Purity Test
1. Open the test
Start the Rice Purity Test online and choose either the full 150-question mode or the short 30-question mode.
2. Check completed experiences
Read each item and check the experiences that apply to you.
3. Calculate your score
Submit the checklist to calculate a score out of 150 for the 1988 version used on this site.
4. Review the score meaning
Use the score meaning guide to understand the 150-point range and how it compares with the common 100-point version.