The Allure of Greek Life

Starting to think about the social aspects of college life, in particular Greek life. Can anyone tell me which universities have the biggest Greek life schools in terms of percentage of students involved?

Absolutely, Greek life can indeed form a significant portion of the social structure at certain universities.

Here are a few universities known for having a large percentage of students involved in Greek life:

1. The University of Alabama - The University of Alabama has a robust Greek life with over11,500 students which makes up around 36% of the student body.

2. University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) - The University of Mississippi also has significant Greek life with about 48% of students participating.

3. Indiana University—Bloomington - Approximately 24% of the undergraduate population is involved in some kind of Greek organization on this campus.

4. Lehigh University - About 43% of the undergraduate student body is involved in Greek organizations, according to their campus life data.

5. University of Missouri—Columbia: Another big-hitter in Greek life, with Greek members forming a substantial part of campus life, amounting to about 30%.

Remember, Greek life culture can significantly differ from one university to another. While on one campus you might find a heavy focus on service and leadership development in the Greek community, on another campus it might be more socially focused. I strongly suggest that you do your own research and, if possible, reach out directly to students who are currently part of Greek life at schools you’re interested in.