The financial commitment of joining the Greek community is a positive return on investment in your future. The perception that the Greek community is only an option for financially wealthy students is widespread but false. The
benefits are endless and revolve around 5 main objectives including:
- friendship
- scholarship
- philanthropy
- leadership
- values
Each chapter is self-supported through dues paid by all members. Dues are used to sponsor social events, membership recruitment, educational programs, and philanthropic projects.
Cost of Joining*
Financial obligations vary by chapter, although annual expenses in the first year of membership average approximately $730 for sororities and $750 for fraternities. Financial obligations after the first year of membership decrease and average around $510 for sororities and $640 for fraternities. The financial obligations do not include cost of living in a chapter house.
*Financial statistics are for Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities and Panhellenic Council (PHC) sororities. National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternities and sororities are not included in the figures above. For more information about costs for NPHC fraternities and sororities, please contact the individual NPHC fraternities and sororities. You can find their contact information within their chapter profiles on our Web site.
Cost of Living in a Residence
The cost of living in a fraternity house is many times more cost efficient than living in a residence hall. Monthly rates can range anywhere from $275 a month to $650 a month, although some organization monthly rents include a meal plan. Students can save a few thousand dollars living in a fraternity house compared to living in a residence hall.
The 2008-2009 cost of living in the sorority houses ranges anywhere from $2,700 to $3,890 per semester depending on the amenities included. In addition, all women residing in the houses are required to purchase a university meal plan.
You should inquire about individual fee structures and housing costs during the recruitment, intake process, or contact the individual organizations for more information.