<p>Hey guys, I would really like to rush and join a sorority this Fall, however I have heard that they very expensive. I know there is a wide range but can anyone tell me what the average cost per semester is ? Also, do they have any scholarships ?</p>
<p>I’m not entirely sure about sororities, being a guy. Furthermore I haven’t even started classes there until this fall. But, from looking at fraternities the yearly dues can be anywhere from 500-2500. </p>
<p>As far as the scholarships go, I’m sure there are a few given out each year, but it wouldn’t be a huge thing (I assume). On of the fraternities sent me an email informing me that they are giving two separate one-thousand dollar scholarships this year. </p>
<p>Don’t worry about it now, once you get down there just ask.</p>
<p>If the sorority has a house then it will be on the higher side of what the previous poster quoted. Yes, they can be expensive. However, many people believe that they are well worth it. It added so much to my daughter’s college experience. She was recommended for her first job out of college by a sister and she still gets together with them for weekends, etc. I imagine it’s not for everyone, but there is definitely good things about these organizations.</p>
<p>My d is in a sorority. All panhellenic sororities have houses, so the fees are higher than at schools where sororities are unhoused. She pays about 1800 a semester, but at least 1200 of it goes toward the meal plan. Even if you live out of the house, which most members do, you are usually required to have the meal plan. So if you were going to buy a meal plan anyway, it’s pretty much a wash. There are fees for keeping up the house, social events, dues. your first semester the fees are typically a few hundred higher, because of new member fees. If you live in the hours, it’s about the same amount as living in the dorm. I think what my d pays is fairly typical, but some are higher and others a bit lower. They will disclose the fees/dues to you for each house during recruitment.</p>
<p>If your sorority has a house then it usually costs about the same to live there (or even less) than the dorms! This includes your dues and fund. Honestly do not let money keep you away from the Greek life, you will never regret it.</p>