Posted on November 11, 2025 | 15 min read
Got your Rice Purity Score but want to understand exactly what it means? This comprehensive guide breaks down every score range from 0 to 100, giving you detailed insights into what your number reveals about your life experiences.
Whether you scored a 95 or a 25, this guide will help you understand where you fit on the spectrum and what that says about your journey so far.
How to Use This Guide
Find your score range below for a detailed interpretation. Remember, these are generalizations—your individual experiences and context matter more than any score range description!
Score: 100 - Perfect Purity
Meaning: You checked zero boxes on the entire test. This is extremely rare and usually indicates someone very young or who lives in a highly restricted environment.
Typical Profile:
- Very young teenager (13-15)
- Extremely sheltered upbringing
- Limited social interaction
- Highly supervised life
Interpretation: A score of exactly 100 means you haven't even held hands romantically or been on a date. This suggests either very young age or an unusually isolated lifestyle. There's nothing wrong with this—everyone starts here!
What's Next: Life experiences will come naturally as you age and gain independence. There's no rush to lower this score.
Score Range: 95-99 - Nearly Innocent
Meaning: You've had minimal life experiences—perhaps held hands, been on a date, or stayed out past curfew once or twice.
Common Demographics:
- Young high school students (14-16)
- Homeschooled or religious school students
- Those with very strict parents
- Socially shy individuals
What You've Likely Done:
- Held hands romantically
- Been on a supervised date
- Maybe kissed someone
- Stayed up really late
Social Context: Friends might call you the "innocent" one. You're probably not very involved in party scenes and prefer quieter social activities.
Score Range: 90-94 - Very Pure
Meaning: You've had some basic social experiences but haven't ventured into more mature territory.
Typical Experiences:
- Been on several dates
- First kisses and hand-holding
- Attended a party or two
- Stayed out past curfew
- Traveled without parents
Common Demographics:
- High school juniors/seniors (16-18)
- College freshmen
- Those from conservative backgrounds
- People focused on academics/sports
Personality Traits: Responsible, probably good student, trustworthy. Your parents likely trust you with increasing independence.
Score Range: 85-89 - Quite Pure
Meaning: You're transitioning from innocence to experience. You've dipped your toes into the water of adult experiences.
New Territory:
- More serious romantic experiences
- Attended multiple parties
- Maybe tried alcohol
- More independence from family
- First experiences with intimacy
Life Stage: Often high school seniors or college freshmen navigating newfound freedom. You're learning about yourself and what you're comfortable with.
Social Status: You're branching out socially, making new friends, and exploring interests beyond your comfort zone.
Score Range: 80-84 - Above Average Purity
Meaning: You're gaining experience at a moderate pace. You've tried various things but still maintain clear boundaries.
Typical Activities:
- Regular party attendance
- Multiple romantic relationships
- Experimented with alcohol
- Increasing intimacy in relationships
- More social independence
Common Demographics:
- College freshmen/sophomores
- 18-20 year olds
- Those in first serious relationships
- Students balancing fun and responsibilities
Perspective: You're finding your balance between experiencing life and maintaining your values. You're not the wildest person at parties, but you're having fun.
Score Range: 75-79 - Moderately Pure
Meaning: You're comfortably experiencing college or young adult life. You're social, have dated, and have tried various things.
Life Experiences:
- Active dating life
- Regular party scene participation
- Experimented with substances
- More intimate relationship experiences
- Traveled, explored independence
Social Life: You have a good group of friends, attend social events regularly, and are comfortable in most social situations.
What This Says: You're living a typical college or young adult experience—not too wild, not too tame. Balanced approach to life.
Score Range: 70-74 - Slightly Above Average
Meaning: You're right around the average for college students. You've had a fair amount of experiences without going to extremes.
Typical Profile:
- College sophomores/juniors
- Active social life
- Had multiple relationships
- Comfortable with party culture
- Tried various experiences
Experiences: You've probably done most "typical" college activities—parties, relationships, some experimenting—but haven't ventured into extreme territory.
Self-Understanding: At this point, you know what you like and don't like. You've learned your limits through experience.
Score Range: 65-69 - Average Range
Meaning: Welcome to the most common score range! You're experiencing life at a typical pace for someone your age.
What "Average" Means:
- You've checked about a third of the boxes
- Experienced across multiple categories
- Active romantic and social life
- Tried various things without excess
Life Approach: You believe in experiencing life but maintain some boundaries. You're not the wildest person you know, but you're not the most innocent either.
Demographics: College juniors, seniors, or people in their early twenties. Living a full young adult experience.
Social Role: You can relate to both more and less experienced friends. You're the friend who's "been there" for most situations.
Score Range: 60-64 - Slightly Below Average
Meaning: You've had more experiences than the typical person your age. You're exploring life actively and trying new things.
Characteristics:
- More adventurous than peers
- Comfortable pushing boundaries
- Extensive romantic experience
- Active social life
- Willing to try new things
Typical Activities: Regular partying, multiple relationships, experimented with various substances, traveled, lived independently.
Perspective: You believe life is for living and learning through experience. You're not reckless, but you're definitely not holding back.
Score Range: 55-59 - Experienced
Meaning: You've had significantly more experiences than average. You're the friend with interesting stories.
Life Experiences:
- Extensive dating/relationship history
- Very active social life
- Experimented broadly
- Traveled, explored widely
- Pushed various boundaries
Common Demographics:
- College seniors/graduates
- Early-to-mid twenties
- Those who lived particularly active lifestyles
- People in urban/party-oriented environments
Social Role: Friends come to you for advice. You've "been there" for most situations and can offer experience-based wisdom.
Score Range: 50-54 - Quite Experienced
Meaning: You've checked half the boxes! You've had a wide range of life experiences across all categories.
What This Indicates:
- Comprehensive life experience
- Few situations you haven't encountered
- Comfortable in most social settings
- Learned from diverse experiences
- Non-judgmental attitude toward others
Life Philosophy: You believe in saying yes to life. You've made mistakes, learned lessons, and grown from experiences.
Current State: Possibly calming down from a wilder phase, or still actively exploring. Either way, you have no regrets about your journey.
Score Range: 45-49 - Very Experienced
Meaning: You've experienced most of what the test asks about. You've lived a particularly adventurous life.
Characteristics:
- Extensive experience across all categories
- Pushed many boundaries
- Rich collection of stories and memories
- Worldly perspective
- Deep self-knowledge
Demographics: Usually mid-twenties or older, though some very adventurous younger people fall here too.
Wisdom Gained: Your experiences have taught you about human nature, consequences, and what truly matters in life.
Score Range: 40-44 - Highly Experienced
Meaning: You've checked more than half the boxes. You've lived boldly and tried most things on the list.
Life Approach:
- Fearless approach to life experiences
- Extensive romantic/sexual experience
- Pushed significant boundaries
- Possibly had some wild phases
- Many lessons learned
Self-Reflection: You might be in a more settled phase now, or still exploring. Either way, your past has shaped who you are.
Unique Perspective: Your experiences give you insights others don't have. You understand that life isn't black and white.
Score Range: 30-39 - Extremely Experienced
Meaning: You've experienced the vast majority of what the test covers. You've lived life without many restrictions.
Profile:
- Comprehensive life experience
- Tried most things at least once
- Extensive romantic/social history
- Pushed most boundaries
- Many stories to tell
Common Path: Usually older (mid-late twenties or beyond), or lived particularly adventurous lifestyles. May have had phases of excess that you've moved beyond.
Current Outlook: You likely have a "been there, done that" attitude. You're non-judgmental because you understand that everyone's path is different.
Score Range: 20-29 - Nearly Everything
Meaning: You've experienced almost everything on the test. This is a very low score indicating extensive life experiences across all categories.
Characteristics:
- Comprehensive experiences
- Few boundaries not pushed
- Rich, complex history
- Deep understanding of human nature
- Unique life perspective
Demographics: Usually late twenties or older, though some younger people with particularly adventurous lives fall here.
Life Lessons: You've learned invaluable lessons from your experiences—both good and bad. You understand consequences and growth.
Score Range: 10-19 - Almost Everything
Meaning: You've done almost everything on the test. Scores this low are rare and indicate you've pushed almost every boundary.
What This Indicates:
- Extraordinary breadth of experience
- Very few activities not tried
- Lived without many restrictions
- Unique life journey
- Deep self-knowledge
Reflection: You've experienced nearly everything life has to offer in terms of what the test covers. Your journey has been unique and remarkable.
Score Range: 0-9 - Done Everything
Meaning: You've checked nearly all or all boxes. This is extremely rare and indicates you've experienced everything the test asks about.
Significance:
- Complete range of experiences
- Pushed all boundaries
- Unique life story
- Comprehensive understanding
- Remarkable journey
Perspective: You've truly lived life to its fullest (or most extreme). Whether this is positive or negative depends entirely on your own reflection and current life satisfaction.
Final Reminders
Important Context
- Age Matters: A score of 70 means something different at 16 vs. 26
- No Judgment: Your score doesn't determine your worth or character
- Individual Journey: Everyone's path through life is unique and valid
- Scores Change: Your score will likely decrease as you age and gain experiences
- Context Is Everything: The circumstances of your experiences matter more than the number
Using This Guide Wisely
This guide is meant to help you understand your score, not to judge yourself or others. Remember:
- These are generalizations—your experience is unique
- Higher scores aren't "better" and lower scores aren't "worse"
- What matters most is that you're making choices aligned with your values
- Your score is just a snapshot of your life so far
- Growth, learning, and safety are more important than any number
Want to Take the Test?
Now that you understand what different scores mean, take the test and see where you fall!
Take the Rice Purity Test