Interfraternity Council

Fraternity Life at OSU

• At Oregon State University, there are 23 IFC fraternities - and counting!
• Our fraternities have a long history of over a hundred years, some being "single letter" chapters.
• IFC fraternities value scholarship - our community routinely performs above the campus men's average GPA.
• Our community is diverse and welcoming. No matter where you choose, you can't lose!
• IFC is involved in raising thousands of dollars of funds for philanthropic events along with community service hours.

Fraternity Life Facts

• There are over 9 million fraternities and sororities nationally. 

• The Greek system is the largest network of volunteers in the US, with members donating over 10 million hours of volunteer service each year

• Of the nation’s 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by fraternity men.

• 76% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a fraternity.

• Every U.S. President and Vice President, except two in each office, born since the first social fraternity was founded in 1825 have been members of a fraternity.

• 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 person graduate.

• Less than 2% of an average college student’s expenses go toward fraternity dues. (U.S. Office of Education).

• Over 85% of the student leaders on some 730 campuses are involved in the Greek community.