Recent headlines about brutal hazings, drinking-related deaths, and sexual assaults have tarnished the image of fraternities but have barely dented their coffers. Membership in the 74 national and international fraternities that belong to the North-American Interfraternity Conference continues to grow at a steady clip, with 46 percent more students paying dues in 2013-14 than in 2005-6. The conference represents more than 6,000 chapters on about 800 campuses. Total membership grew from 264,956 in 2005-6 to 387,859 in 2013-14, and early projections show continued growth this year.

May 28, 2015 ・ From Chronicle of Higher Education