Why Join a Fraternity?

Becoming a Greek man means more than the ability to wear some Greek letters and go to parties on the weekend. Being a Greek man means simply, getting more out of your college experience! Being Greek also involves growing as a man and improving yourself, becoming involved on campus, taking leadership roles, forming bonds of brotherhood that will last a lifetime, making a positive difference within the community of your brothers and in the community as a whole, participating in social exchanges, striving to be the best scholar, and making excellence a habit. Take a look at the following facts to see what types of lives and impacts many Greek Men lead and make after college.

  • All but 2 U.S. Presidents and 2 Vice Presidents, since 1825, have been fraternity men.
  • 57% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a fraternity.
  • 40 of the 47 Supreme Court Justices, since 1910, have been fraternity men.
  • 100 of the 158 Cabinet members, since 1900, have been fraternity men.
  • Of the U.S.’s 50 largest corporations, 37 are headed by fraternity men.
  • 85% of the Fortune 500 chief executives are fraternity men.
  • Fraternity membership increases retention by 28%.
  • Fraternity graduates tend to be more financially successful than non-fraternity graduates.
  • Greeks contribute over $7,000,000 and 850,000 hours to charity/community service annually.
  • 70% of Greek members graduate college, opposed to 50% of non-Greek students.
  • Greek-affiliated students are more likely to be involved on campus.
  • Less than 2% of an average college student’s expenses go toward fraternity/sorority dues.