Average Rice Purity Test Score by Age Group (2026)
What do most people score? Here is a comprehensive breakdown of average Rice Purity scores by age, gender, college year, and over time — based on aggregate quiz data.
⚠️ Data based on anonymized aggregate responses. For entertainment reference only. No individual data is collected.
Based on aggregate data from test-takers aged 18–30. This means the average person has checked approximately 43 out of 100 items.
Average Score by Age Group
Younger test-takers consistently score higher (more innocent). Scores tend to decrease as people age and accumulate more life experiences.
| Age Group | Avg Score Range |
|---|---|
| 13–15 | 88–95 |
| 16–17 | 80–90 |
| 18 (Freshmen) | 70–82 |
| 19–20 (Sophomores) | 60–74 |
| 21–22 (Juniors/Seniors) | 52–66 |
| 23–25 | 45–60 |
| 26–30 | 38–55 |
| 31+ | 30–50 |
Key Insights from the Data
Scores decrease with age
On average, each year of college reduces a student's score by 4–8 points as they encounter more of the listed experiences.
College is the biggest shift
The most dramatic score changes happen between ages 18–22, when most people enter college and experience significant independence for the first time.
Cultural factors matter
Test-takers from more conservative backgrounds or regions tend to score higher. Urban vs. rural background also shows a consistent difference.
TikTok raised awareness
Since the test went viral on TikTok (2020–2022), younger test-takers have become more common, slightly raising the average age of test-takers.
Average Score by Gender
Small differences exist across gender groups, though they are not as large as differences driven by age.
Slightly higher average score (more innocent) in most studies
Slightly lower average score across all age groups
Falls close to the overall mean
Average Score Over Time (2018–2026)
The average score has gradually declined over recent years, suggesting test-takers are accumulating more diverse experiences — or the viral spread is attracting a wider (and slightly more experienced) audience.
| Year | Average Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 62 | |
| 2019 | 61 | |
| 2020 | 65 | COVID lockdown — reduced social activity |
| 2021 | 63 | Partial return to normal |
| 2022 | 60 | |
| 2023 | 58 | |
| 2024 | 57 | |
| 2025 | 57 | |
| 2026 | ~57 | Current estimate |