Most mid but all impressive

At UTK, there are really only two sororities that are consistently considered Top Tier — Kappa Delta and Delta Delta Delta. These two are the most desired by potential new members, with their new member classes essentially picked before recruitment even begins. Most of the other sororities fall into the Mid Tier, but that doesn’t mean the dynamics don’t shift over time.

Take ADPi for example. They’ve had a strong chapter historically, but they got a little ahead of themselves by making more cuts than they should have during recruitment. They were surprised when some highly sought-after girls chose to go to houses that ADPi had deemed “beneath” them. It’s a reminder that recruitment can be unpredictable, and houses can’t always control how things play out.

Chi Omega will most likely never be considered what the masses view as Top Tier because they are extremely selective academically and likely aren’t focused on just attracting high numbers, but rather on maintaining a high standard of membership.

Changes do happen. About ten years ago, there was a house that was considered “Lower Mid”, and now they’re almost Top Tier. That’s how recruitment at UTK can evolve. A chapter can rise or fall based on the trends of each recruitment cycle and enrollment statistics and how they adapt.

But honestly, every house at UTK has beautiful, impressive women, and just look at those GPAs! It’s incredible. I’d even bet that the lowest sorority on the tier list does better than most of the upper fraternities in terms of grades. The Panhellenic system at UTK is strong, and all the houses have great members.

As for Kappa Delta, they’re a strong national organization and have been consistently top tier due to their strong reputation for attracting high-quality women who excel academically and socially. With a solid alumni network, financial backing, and deep involvement in philanthropy and campus events, KD is likely to remain at the top unless something truly scandalous happens.