Greek Facts
- All but 2 US Presidents since 1825 have been Greek.
- 7 out of 10 people listed in Who’s Who in American are Greek.
- 43 of the nations 50 largest corporations are under the leadership of a sorority or fraternity.
- 85% of the Fortune 500 executives are members of fraternities or sororities fraternity member.
- Since 1920, 85% of all Supreme Court justices have been members of a fraternity or sorority.
- More than 9 million men and women in the US and Canada are affiliated.
- 100 of 158 of those who have served on Presidents' Cabinets this century are/were Greek.
- As undergraduates, Greeks raise approximately $7 million per year for charities.
- As undergraduates, Greeks give approximately 10 million volunteer hours/year.
- Greeks have a 10% higher rate of graduation than do non-Greeks.
- 75% of the members of the U.S. Congress are Greek.
- Higher education studies have shown that men and women who are Greek:
1. Are more pleased with their college career.
2. Obtain higher grades while attending college.
3. Graduate at Higher levels then non-Greeks.
4. Remain active and loyal after graduation to their university and Greek organization.
5. Greeks have significantly higher incomes then non-Greeks.
- 82% of females and 77% of males reported they joined Greek organizations for leadership training.
- 89% of females and 68% of males said they became Greek because they expected opportunities for community service.
- In answer to questions about Greek organizations and alcohol, 81% of the freshmen who joined male or female fraternities said "it was important that alcohol was not a chapter focus."
- By contrast, only 11% of male freshmen and 5% of female freshmen said drinking was an important reason to become Greek.
- The Greek Community provides opportunities to develop 12 of the 18 key factors that employers are looking for in new employees. These 12 factors are: Real-World Experience, Leadership Qualities, Personal Presentation, Attitude, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Problem Solving, Customer Service Oriented, Proven Track Record, Adaptability-Drive-Initiative, Ability to Learn & Preparation for Interviews.
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