Rice Thresher Purity Test

The Purity Test has historically served as a segue from O-week to true college life at Rice. It's a voluntary opportunity for O-week groups to bond, and for students to track the maturation of their experiences throughout college.

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Rice Purity Test Score Meaning

The Rice Purity Test score ranges from 0 to 100, with each range indicating different levels of life experiences:

Pristine Purity

100-98

Minimal life experiences, extremely sheltered or conservative lifestyle

Very High Purity

97-94

Limited romantic experiences, focused primarily on academics or conservative lifestyle

High to Moderate Purity

93-77

Some typical life experiences while maintaining conservative choices

Moderate to Low Purity

76-45

More adventurous lifestyle with diverse experiences

Low Purity

44-9

Extensive involvement in various social and potentially risky behaviors

Very Low Purity

8-0

Significant life experiences across multiple categories