Which sororities have the most members?

GDIfly · #1 09-21-2006, 04:35 PM

I posted this yesterday in response to some posts in another thread. I used both Wikipedia and official websites except where noted:

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Originally Posted by Hootie

How are you supposed to know that? That seems like an odd question (no offense)! I had to reread that one too ZTAngel! But to compare to your chart I know Chi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha are definately two of the three. Not sure of the third, but your guess is as good as mine!

According to Wikipedia (which, yes, has accuracy problems, but this is corroborated by the KKG website) KKG has over 200,000 initiated members. That puts it in second place behind ChiO (over 300,000) and ahead of ZTA ( over 187,000). However, Kappa Delta's website claims over 190,000 initiated members, which would push ZTA out of the top three-especially since I couldn't find any information at their website.

PeppyGPhiB · #2 09-21-2006, 05:51 PM

CaliforniaGirl, put it this way: Most of the NPC sororities are close enough in terms of #s that it really makes no difference in terms of what you're going to get out of it. 10,000 more members does not mean that a sorority is better than another...at that point, you're splitting hairs. If I were you, I would pay attention to the chapters on your campus, since it's those 100 women you'll be spending time with, not the other 100,000+ members of each organization.

Why do sororities like to say they're #1 or #2 in size? Because they know PNMs, who may not know much about sororities at that point, might think that's a big deal. Bottom line is that all of the NPC sororities you have to choose from are excellent and you will be surrounded by sisters in California. Trust me, I went to a Calif. school too.

CaliforniaGirl7 · #3 09-21-2006, 07:21 PM

Well thanks everyone who answered my question. From what I've found on here and online searches it seems to me that Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta, Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Delta Delta (in that order) have the most. Like I said numerous times, this isn't a factor in my decision, just an answer I was interested in finding. I mean what in the world is the difference between 195,000 and 187,000 anyway? Thanks to everyone who helped.

NutBrnHair · #4 09-21-2006, 07:21 PM

Chi Omega remains the largest NPC group both by the number of initiated members and the number of active (open) collegiate chapters. I believe we also have the largest number of delegates attending our National Convention. (I know in 2004 in San Antonio we had 1300+ in attendance.)

NutBrnHair · #5 09-23-2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Chi Omega remains the largest NPC group both by the number of initiated members and the number of active (open) collegiate chapters. I believe we also have the largest number of delegates attending our National Convention. (I know in 2004 in San Antonio we had 1300+ in attendance.)

I guess I need to check on the current numbers, but trust me -- we're #1

GDIfly · #6 09-21-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AXiD670

Hootie hasn't been around a while, so I don't know when you found the quote. But I'm pretty sure the numbers have probably changed since then.

It was in the "largest house" thread which got revived earlier this week. The quote was posted by myself yesterday, with numbers I looked up yesterday. Didn't notice that Hootie's post was 5 years old, though