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Fraternity Membership Numbers Show Meaningful Variation Across Chapters
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ANN ARBOR, MI – November 8, 2023 – Newly compiled data reveals a wide range of membership numbers across various chapters of fraternities operating within the United States. The data, collected from chapter reports as of October 26, 2023, highlights significant regional differences and varying levels of recruitment success.
The data encompasses chapters from Pennsylvania, quebec, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Membership counts range from a low of 6 members in several chapters (Pennsylvania Mu,Pennsylvania Omicron,Pennsylvania Sigma,Pennsylvania Zeta,Virginia Beta,Texas Gamma) to a high of 50 members in Texas no.
Chapter-Specific Membership Counts
| Chapter | Membership |
| Pennsylvania Mu | 6 |
| Pennsylvania Omicron | 6 |
| Pennsylvania Pi | 10 |
| Pennsylvania Rho | 29 |
| Pennsylvania Sigma | 6 |
| Pennsylvania Tau | 15 |
| Pennsylvania Theta | 15 |
| Pennsylvania Zeta | 6 |
| Quebec Alpha | 12 |
| South Carolina Beta | 40 |
| South dakota Alpha | 29 |
| Tennessee Alpha | 20 |
| Tennessee Eta | 25 |
| Tennessee Theta | 10 |
| Texas Delta | 44 |
| Texas epsilon | 49 |
| Texas eta | 10 |
| Texas Gamma | 6 |
| Texas coat | 20 |
| Texas Mu | 28 |
| Texas no | 50 |
| Texas pi | 9 |
| Texas Number | 14 |
| Texas Theta | 12 |
| Texas Upsilon | 18 |
| Texas xi | 24 |
| Texas Zeta | 36 |
| Utah Alpha | 44 |
| Virginia Beta | 6 |
| Virginia and | 25 |
| virginia kappa | 10 |
| Virginia Lambda | 16 |
| Virginia Mu | 15 |
| Washington Alpha | 28 |
| Washington Beta | 10 |
| Washington Delta | 45 |
| Washington Gamma | 20 |
| West Virginia Gamma | 8 |
| Wisconsin Alpha | 38 |
| Wisconsin Epsilon | 16 |
| Wiscons’ gamma | 8 |
| Wisconsin Zeta | 16 |
Analysis and Context
The data suggests a strong presence of fraternities in Texas, with several chapters reporting high membership numbers. Chapters in Utah and Washington also demonstrate robust membership. Conversely, several Pennsylvania and Virginia chapters report significantly lower numbers, potentially indicating recruitment challenges or recent chapter restructuring. The discrepancies could also be attributed to the age of the chapter, the size of the host university, or specific campus cultures.
This information is valuable for prospective members,university administrators,and fraternity leadership. It provides a snapshot of the current landscape of fraternity life and can inform recruitment strategies, resource allocation, and chapter development initiatives. Further research is needed to understand the factors driving these variations and to assess the long-term health and sustainability of fraternity chapters nationwide.
