Greek Life

Interesting Facts

Of the nations 50 largest corporations, fraternity and sorority members head 43.

All but two U.S. Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men.

Studies show that 76% of our nation's senators, 70% of Who's Who in America and 85% of Fortune 500 Executives are Greek.

The first female Senator and the first woman astronaut were Greek.

The ODU Greek community raised $9129 of the $31,500 for the annual Relay for Life.

Three of the last five ODU Student Body Presidents have been Greek.

A U.S. government student shows that 71% of fraternity and sorority members persist to graduation, while just over 50% of all non-Greeks graduate.

Forbes.com asked, "How do fraternities and sororities most help college graduates climb the corporate ranks?"  Here are the responses:

• 46% Forming social skills
• 14% Shaping moral character
• 34% Providing Alumni network
• 7% Not much help