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Nationally, 71% of all Greeks graduate, while only 50% of non-Greeks graduate.

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The All Greek GPA is higher than the overall collegiate GPA 

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Since 1910, 85% of the Supreme Court Justices have been Greek.

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85% of the Fortune 500 key executives are Greek.

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Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by Greeks.

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76% of Who's Who in America are Greek.

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All but three Presidents since 1825 have been Greek.

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70% of the U.S. Presidents' cabinet members since 1900 have been Greek.

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76% of U.S. Senators are Greek.

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Both women elected to the U.S. Supreme Court were sorority members.

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Over 85% of the student leaders on 730 campuses are members of Greek-letter organizations.

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Less then 2% of an average college students expenses go towards Greek membership dues.

 

Top 10 Facts about Greek Life

  1. Scholarship: On average, the all sorority and fraternity GPA consistently matches and often well exceeds the all women's, men's, and campus averages.

  2. Diversity: Fraternities and sororities represent the rich diversity of the campus population 

  3. Responsiblity: Members who make commitments to themselves and their chapters prove to be among the most well respected students.

  4. Community Service: Greek organizations are recognized for their philanthropic work.

  5. Leadership: Greek women and men are involved in campus activities, are often the most visible campus leaders, and the most enthusiastic at University events.

  6. We DO NOT haze!!!  Hazing is illegal.

  7. Affordability: Greek life is an investment in your future. The chapter will help members to plan, budget, fundraise to afford to participate in Greek Life.

  8. Networking: Greeks are afforded networking opportunities through alumni for job assistance and advice, internship exposure, and general direction when entering the work force.
  9. Social Life: Greeks have tons of fun!!!! Greeks maintain a balance between the classroom and personal time.  Events such as Formal dances, retreats, sisterhood brotherhood activities are just a few of the fun events planned.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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