Average Rice Purity Test Score
Statistics, demographics, and how scores vary across different groups
55-65
Overall Average Score
Among college students
62
Median Score
50% score above, 50% below
45-75
Most Common Range
Where 60% of scores fall
Average Score by Age Group
Unsurprisingly, purity scores tend to decrease with age as people accumulate more life experiences:
*Data based on informal surveys and self-reported results. Actual averages may vary.
Score Distribution
Rice Purity Test scores follow a roughly normal distribution, with most people scoring in the middle ranges:
Score ranges
Why Averages Vary
Higher Scores More Common When:
- • Younger age groups (high school)
- • Religious or conservative backgrounds
- • Strict parental supervision
- • Introverted personalities
- • Focus on academics/career
Lower Scores More Common When:
- • Older age groups (25+)
- • Active social/party culture
- • Urban environments
- • Extroverted personalities
- • Liberal/permissive upbringing
College Student Statistics
Since the test originated at Rice University, college students remain the primary demographic. Here's how scores typically break down:
Freshman Year Average
72
Sophomore Year Average
65
Junior Year Average
58
Senior Year Average
52
Students typically see their scores decrease by 5-10 points per year of college.
About This Data
The statistics presented here are based on informal surveys, self-reported data, and estimates. The Rice Purity Test doesn't officially collect or publish demographic data. These figures should be viewed as approximations for entertainment purposes only.
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