sorority rankings(?)

I'm too old to be posting on this site but since you asked, the "rankings" at SMU haven't changed AT ALL in 40+ years:

Pi Phi / Theta / Kappa are "tops" for a number of reasons, but their staying power at the top has been the tremendous backing of very powerful alumnae in Highland Park/ Preston Hollow. Period. Those women are the gatekeepers into the chapter for Dallas PNMs and if you're not the most popular/ wealthiest/ from the "right" families, they aren't interested.

Tri Delta & ChiO have always been just a step below. Influential alumnae (and extremely aggressive alumnae in ChiO's case), but not as "society" as Pi Phi - Theta - Kappa.

DG has always been right in the middle. Decent sized alumnae presence in Dallas (but not aggressive recruiters). The house draws a lot of girls from states where DG is a powerhouse like California. I've always assumed those SMU DG's are moving back home after graduating. They have a loyal chapter alumnae group as they are able to build the new house- just not as much local as the top 5.

All other houses have always been below DG. Little to no alumnae presence or influence, much less alumnae money going into the chapter as evidence by not having new houses.


When you're at SMU you think the current chapter Members hold the destiny for each chapter's reputation but there is so much alumnae stuff behind the scenes and over the decades that the Dallas women ultimately control the rankings. It's weird. I can't think of another school where there has been absolutely zero "tier" movement in 40+ years. Even UT Austin- PKT and Big 6 are pretty set in stone, but the mid-tiers have fluctuated a lot.

Rankings as of PC 19
Top:
Theta
Kappa
Pi Phi

Mid:
Tridelt
Chi O/DG

Lower:
AXO

Bottom:
GPhi

Kappa, please stop! Your insecurity is showing. Your new pledge class is average at best. You're lucky to still be ranked third.

Why is kappa top? Dancing naked in front of each other and being shallow is top?

So no one answered the question. Wasn’t asking about ranks! This wasn’t meant to give people the opportunity to up their house. Re read the question

Would you agree the alumnae and nationals have that much input over top houses here still? Little creepy....

Kappa pi phi theta ( depends on personal opinion)

Tri delt Chi o

Dg

AXO

Gphi

Kappa is LIVING on here. Here’s the real rank.
Theta
Pi phi
Kappa
Tri delt
Chi O
DG
Axo
Gphi

Pi phi/Theta (very different, depends on opinion)
KKG
Tridelt/chi o
Dg/AXO
GPHI

Theta and Pi phi are the top at SMU because both chapters raise huge amounts of money for their philanthropy (theta more so than pi phi in this department), have the highest return rates, and strongest sisterhood. They also have the wealthiest alumni and strongest history. These two sororities get their pick of all of the PNMs and everybody wants them. They get what they want and that’s why they are top apart from the other things I mentioned. They also both have beautiful houses. Theta is also very high in grades pi phi is high in campus involvement and theta runs SMU look so there’s that as well.
Kappa- nobody really knows why they are top except for the fact that they are also rich and the name keeps them at the bottom of the top. Literally nothing else to offer. Would be bottom w out their history.
Tri Delt- they are super hot (j like theta and pi phi) and guys LOVE them ( j like pi phi and theta) I personally think they should be considered lower top. They also recruit very well.
Chi O- strong sisterhood, but super split in their vibe if that makes sense. They are always a good choice and are smart as well. Half are partiers the others aren’t, super involved on campus

Gphi Axo and DG all have the same traits as since they are lower bottom they make up for it by winning lots of Greek awards. Involved for sure