Of North America's
50 largest corporations,
43 are headed by Fraternity men and Sorority women.
7 out of
10 people listed in "Who's Who" are Greek.
85% of
Fortune 500 executives belong to a Fraternity or Sorority.
76% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a Fraternity or Sorority.
Every US President and Vice-President, except two in each office, born since the first social Fraternity was founded in 1825, and 3 Canadian Prime Ministers have been members of a Fraternity. Statistics show that Fraternity and Sorority members have a higher rate of graduation from college than do their non-member counterparts.
63% of the U.S. President's Cabinet members since 1900 have been Greek.
The women selected for the U.S. Supreme Court were sorority members
850,000 hours are volunteered yearly by Greeks across the nation
100% of Apollo 11 Astronauts joined a fraternity
Greek Alumni make up
65% of American doctors. Greek Alumni make up
78% of Lawyers.
*A National Conference report shows a majority of the 600 NIC fraternity chapters are above the All-Men's scholastic average.
*A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of all those who join a fraternity/sorority graduate, while under 50% of all non-fraternity/sorority persons graduate.
*Less than 2% of an average college student's expenses go toward fraternity dues.
*Over 85% of the student leaders on some 730 campuses are involved in the Greek community.
*40 of the 47 U.S. Supreme Court Justices since 1910 have been Greek, including the 1st woman Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor
A Few Famous "Unlikely" Greeks:
Kirstie Alley, Jimmy Buffett, Brad Pitt, Paul Newman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ginsburg, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride, Joan Lunden, Christy Brinkley, Jane Pauley, Lee Iacocca, Maya Angelou, Leeza Gibbons, Meg Ryan, Ashley Judd, Kathie Lee Gifford, Katie Couric, Elizabeth Dole, Jada Pinkett Smith, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Candace Bergan, Amy Grant, Barbara Bush, Bob Hope, Walter Cronkite, Woody Harrelson, Florence Henderson, Lou Gossett, Jr., Stuart Scott, Jane Pauley, Leeza Gibbons, Bill Buckner, John Goodman, Faye Dunaway, Kate Jackson, Judge Joseph Wopner, Gale Sayers, Johnnie Cochran, Rue McClanahan, Anfernee Hardaway, Bob Barker , Warren Beatty , Harrison Ford , Bob Hope , Ted Koppel , David Letterman , Vincent Price , Robert Redford , Burt Reinolds , Bill Bixby , Johnny Carson , Sam Donaldson , Dan Dierdorf , Brett Radmin , Dick Clark , Kevin Costner , David Hartman , Jeff Klein , Hank Ketchman , Eugene Cernan , Hale Irwin , Bob Mathias , Jack Nickolaus , Norman Vincent Peale , Roger Penske , Langston Hughes, Tom Bradley, James Dean, Bill Cosby, James Weldon Johnson, Huey P. Newton, Spencer Christian, Calvin Murphy, Jerry Springer , David Spade , Sam Elliot , Phil Jackson , Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding), Elliott Ness , William McKinley , Doug Brien , Ed McCaffrey , Willie Nelson , Merv Griffin , Danny Thomas , Edward Droste (founder of Hooters) , Bobby Rahal , John Ritter , Orville Redenbacker , McLean Stevenson , Payne Stewart , Paige McConnel (from Phish) , Randolph Scott (Actor) , Bill Engvall (Comedian) , Charlie Rose (TV Host) , Andy Rooney , Willard Scott , Tom Selleck , Stephen Spielberg , Alan Thicke , Mike Wallace , John Wayne , James Woods , Frank Gifford , Don Knotts , Cheech (Cheech & Chong), Drew Carey , Matthew McConaghey , Dr. Seuss , Elvis Presley , Jimmy Buffet , Everly Brothers , William Faulkner , Robert Frost , Paul Simon , Les Paul , E.B. White , Tennessee Williams , Bette Midler, Jon Stewart , Rick Dees , Paul Newman , Andrew Young, W.E.B. DuBois, Dr. George Washington Carver, Boyd Tysley (Dave Mathews Band), Elvin Hayes, Sheryl Crow, WWII General George S. Patton , WWII General George C. Marshal , President Calvin Coolidge , PSen. Bob Kerrey , Al DiAmato , Storm Thurmond , Ronald Reagan , Harry Rimm , Jack F. Kemp , James W. Marshall , George Bush , Robert Dole , Harry Truman , Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Hon. Thurgood Marshall, Rev. Jessie Jackson, Sr., Trent Lot , Nelson Mandela, Bob Graham , Martin Luther King, Jr., Sandra Day O'Conner Barbara Boxer, Ruth Ginsburg, Pat Riley , Ben Crenshaw (Golfer) , Terry Bradshaw , Marv Levy , Phil Simms , Oscar Meyer , Neil Armstrong , Joe Allen , Jesse Owens , Arthur Ashe, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Brad Culpepper, Karl Malone, Dr. Benjamin Hooks, Dr. Charles Drew, Dr. Joyce Brothers, John Elway , Kerri Strug , Shaquille O'Neal, John Wooden, Orel Hershise, Tiger Woods…
Sorority or fraternity membership helps keep students in college. Students who belong to a sorority or fraternity are more likely to stay in college than other students.
Alumni members achieve success. College graduates who belong to a sorority or fraternity tend to be more significantly successful financially than other college graduates.
Sorority and fraternity alumni give more to alma maters. Research shows colleges receive more gifts, and in greater amounts, from sorority and fraternity alumni.
Greek students are more active on campus and in community activities. Student members tend to participate significantly more often in co, curricular campus activities, including, of course, their membership in a sorority or fraternity, than do other students.
Sorority and fraternity members also nurture their "social capital," involvement in the community, in later years. The study indicates that sorority and fraternity alumni take part more often in volunteer organizations and charitable activities than others do.
Why consider Greek membership? Joining a fraternity or sorority is an individual decision. Greek life is not for everyone. Just as every student is unique, each of the Greek groups is unique and different from the others.
Part of the decision a student makes regarding Greek membership is discovering which group will match the student's needs, as well as be receptive to what the individual student has to offer the Greek organization.
Greek membership and residing in a Greek living, unit does offer the student the advantage of belonging to a smaller group within the larger campus environment. The chapters interact with each other in daily living situations, study together and plan leisure activities together. In other words, there are at least 50 plus other students on campus who share a common bond with each other, and they in turn help students to link up with other friends Greek and non Greek.
Rating the value of the college experience: Research shows that sorority and fraternity alumni members rated the "overall value of the college experience" at the same level as other graduates and have higher ratings than other alumni to their college social experience.
The Greek Community provides opportunities to develop 12 of those key factors employers are looking for, including: Real, World Experience; Leadership Qualities; Personal Presentation; Attitude; Communication Skills; Computer Skills; Problem Solving; Customer, Service Orientation; Adaptability, Drive, Initiative; Proven Track Record; Ability to Learn; Preparation for Interviews.
We're Smart! On average, the all, sorority and fraternity GPA consistently exceeds the all, women's, men's and campus averages. We're Diverse! Fraternities and sororities represent the rich diversity of most campus populations.
We're Responsible! Members who make commitments to themselves and their chapters prove to be among the University's most well respected students and most loyal Alumni.
We Help Others! Fraternity and sorority members participate in countless hours ofcommunity service and contribute annually to charitable organizations.
We're Leaders! Greek men and women are involved in an array of campus activities, are often the most visible campus leaders, and are the most enthusiastic supporters of University events.
We Don't Haze! Hazing is prohibited; it's against the Law, and it is enforced... plain and simple! Educational seminars and presentations are given to members in meetings and forums that outline the definition and consequences of this illegal activity.
We're Affordable! Greek Life is an investment in your future! Chapters help members to plan, budget and afford to participate in Greek Life.
We're Not All Rich! Greek members are not wealthy! Men and women in sororities and fraternities maintain jobs and internships, receive finanacial aid, and obtain in, chapter scholarships to afford their college education.
We Network! Fraternity men and sorority women are afforded networking opportunities through Greek alumni for job assistance and advice, internship exposure and experience, and general direction when entering the work force.
We Have Fun! Greeks have fun! Sorority and fraternity members maintain a balance between the classroom and personal time. Events such as date parties, retreats, formals and parent weekends are just a few of the activities offered.
As Alumni, Greeks give approximately 75% of all money donated to universities. As undergraduates, Greeks raise approximately $7 million per year for charities.
All Greek Chapters Were Founded on the Principal of Scholastic Excellence, Community Service, and the Principals of Brotherhood/Sisterhood.
