Beta Theta Pi
Men of Principle
Beta Theta Pi, founded in 1839 at Miami (Ohio) University, is dedicated to building men of principle for a principled life through lifelong devotion to intellectual excellence, high standards of moral conduct and responsible citizenship. The Fraternity has more than 120,000 living members including some 5,800 collegians on 122 campuses in the United States and Canada.
Making the decision to join Beta Theta Pi will change your life and provide a lifetime of loyal friends and career opportunties. Learn more about Beta Theta Pi opportunities throughout this section.
Beta Fast Facts
Founded:
August 8, 1839
Alpha Chapter:
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Initiated Betas:
183,769
Living Betas:
125,946
Chapters:
122 in the U.S. and Canada
Avg. Chapter Size:
50.39
Avg. GPA:
3.011 (2005)
Expansions:
4-6 per year
Advisors:
4.38 per chapter (534 total)
Convention:
168th General Convention - Orlando, Florida (August 2-5, 2006)
Other Facts:
Administrative Office staff of 35
Currently undergoing a capital campaign: $20.1 million raised (7/06)
49 chapters are partnered with the Men of Principle initiative
All expansions are started under the MPI philosophy (5 per year)
Beta provides premier leadership experiences for more than 900 undergraduates annually
Beta aims to have more than 1,000 volunteers supporting its chapters by the year 2008
Making the decision to join Beta Theta Pi will change your life and provide a lifetime of loyal friends and career opportunties. Learn more about Beta Theta Pi opportunities throughout this section.
Beta Fast Facts
Founded:
August 8, 1839
Alpha Chapter:
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Initiated Betas:
183,769
Living Betas:
125,946
Chapters:
122 in the U.S. and Canada
Avg. Chapter Size:
50.39
Avg. GPA:
3.011 (2005)
Expansions:
4-6 per year
Advisors:
4.38 per chapter (534 total)
Convention:
168th General Convention - Orlando, Florida (August 2-5, 2006)
Other Facts:
Administrative Office staff of 35
Currently undergoing a capital campaign: $20.1 million raised (7/06)
49 chapters are partnered with the Men of Principle initiative
All expansions are started under the MPI philosophy (5 per year)
Beta provides premier leadership experiences for more than 900 undergraduates annually
Beta aims to have more than 1,000 volunteers supporting its chapters by the year 2008
