OUR COMMUNITY

Our Community

In 1902, under the guidance of Father Matthew Cochran, a small group of students from St. Mary’s Hall founded the first fraternity at Villanova with the purpose of studying the classics and promoting social interactions. More than a century later, fraternities and sororities thrive at Villanova, with missions that seek to evoke leadership qualities in members through engagement in academic, service, philanthropic and social initiatives.

FAST FACTS

  • Our sorority and fraternity community is home to around 60 social sororities and fraternities, each one a member of one of five governing councils, or the Affiliate Leadership Circle. 
  • Councils are registered student organizations that provide student led governance for a collection of member sororities and/or fraternities, who are also registered student organizations at Villanova. Councils focus on community service, academics, leadership development, and supports positive collaboration within their community. Explore each council to learn what makes our sorority and fraternity community unique.
  • The IFC is composed of male-identifying organizations dedicated to developing and maintaining fraternity life and interfraternal relations by promoting unity and growth of its member organizations
  • IGC includes both men's and women's organizations oriented to students have special interest in a culture or cultural identity. CBFOs focus on community awareness and action through education, economic and service activities while providing social connections to their members 
  • Panhel is composed of woman-identifying organizations. Panhellenic women proudly strive for individual excellence in scholarship and leadership and promote community building through citizenship and fellowship. 


The sorority and fraternity community at Villanova is a dynamic group of students. The information shared here offers a glimpse into this student population. Data is updated annually, and the currently reflects the 2024-2025 Academic Year (data specifically reflects spring 2025).

2,649

 Fraternity and Sorority Members Across Three Councils 

71%/29%

Female/male

3.49

community gpa

3353.5

 hours of community service 

$285,589

Given through Philanthropy

 

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