Fraternity and sorority membership involves a financial cost. That cost varies widely by chapter, and students interested in pursuing membership should ask questions to clearly understand financial expectations. Additionally, some of our chapters have facilities that involve some kind of financial and housing obligation as well. Questions interested students might consider asking include:
- What is the per semester cost to be a member of this chapter?
- When are dues due to the organization?
- Does your chapter offer payment plans to pay dues in installments? Are scholarships available?
- What do dues cover? Should we expect any additional fees as part of membership?
- Does the chapter have a facility? If so, what is the live-in obligation? What are the costs associated with housing?
Chapters should be easily able to respond to questions regarding financial expectations. Most CSU fraternity and sorority chapters do not have facilities, but for those that do, costs are typically inclusive of all utilities, parking, and meals. This means that housing costs in fraternity/sorority housing are often lower than those associated with all costs of living on campus as well as in off campus housing.
The grid below provides additional financial information, including average and range of costs by council. Since financial obligations vary widely, if you wish to understand more about each governing council to better utilize the grid below, use the following links to determine in which council(s) you have interest:
- Interfraternity Council (IFC)
- Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
- National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
- Panhellenic Council (PHA)
- Professional Fraternity Council (PFC)
In chart below:
*Housing costs may not include meal plans since not all IFC facilities provide meal service.
^Housing costs are all inclusive and represent costs for room and board.
| Council | Dues Cost Range (Semester) - New Member | Average Dues Cost (Semester) - Active Member | Average Dues Cost (Semester) - New Member | Average Dues Cost (semester) – Active Member | Other Costs? | Semester Housing Cost Range | Semester Housing Cost Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFC | $200 - $800 | $250 - $952 | $540 | $552 | Four chapters report additional fees including two for national fees (ranging from $100-$350) and two for additional non-mandatory events. Dues costs listed do not cover "out of house" or "parlor" fees for any members not living in a facility. These additional amounts (only for housed chapters) can add $25-$800 to chapter dues (although some do not charge out of house fees at all) and should be discussed with chapters directly. | $1810 - $5900* | $3723* |
| MGC | $50-$425 | $65-$275 | $203 | $175 | One MGC chapter reports there may be additional costs connected to apparel. | N/A | N/A |
| NPHC | $950-$2500 | $50-$300 | $1616.67 | $157.60 | NPHC chapters report additional costs connected to attendance at conferences and potential participation in certain activities (like step shows). | N/A | N/A |
| PHA | $200-$400 (associate); $617-$1418 (NPC) | $226-$350 (associate); $350-$861 (NPC) | $282 (associate); $961 (NPC) | $307 (associate); $544 (NPC) | One chapter reports additional fees for a new member pin and another for required apparel. Dues costs listed cover “out of house” or “parlor” fees for any members not living in the facility. These additional amounts (for housed chapters) can add $300-900 to chapter dues and should be discussed with chapters. | $4004-$5510^ | $4522^ |
| PFC | $80-$300 | $60-$350 | $177 | $138 | One chapter reports additional fees for events or activities. | N/A | N/A |