GWU Study Shows Members of Fraternities/Sororities Graduate at a Higher Rate than Non-Members

A research study by George Washington University found that more than 70 percent of students who join either a fraternity or a sorority graduate college, whereas less than 50 percent of non-Greeks graduate from college. To those involved in the study, a brotherhood or sisterhood is not defined by popular media such as "Animal House" or "Greek'" but as a group of people dedicated to their success as well as the success of others.

Along with academic success, Greek life's presence is also felt in the philanthropic world. According to GWU, Greeks all over the country volunteer more than 10 million hours annually. This makes the Greek system the largest volunteer network in the country.

Greeks are also prepared to lead the professional world outside of college. GWU said of the 50 largest corporations, 43 are led by fraternity men, and both the first female senator and first female astronaut belong to sororities. 

Greeks today, unlike those portrayed in most movies and television shows, are not only focused on their own success, but the success of their campus and their community.