Quick Facts

SAE is...

  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the LARGEST social fratrnity in the nation. It has initiated more men since its founding than any other fraternity.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded on March 9, 1856 at the University of Alabama.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon was the first fraternity to establish a National Headquarters (Levere Memorial Temple in Evanston, IL) (1929).
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon was the first fraternity to establish a National Leadership School (1935).
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon has been rated as the number one national fraternity for more than 53 years (of 60) by the College Survey Bureau.

Famous SAE's

Government
  • William McKinley (former United States President)
  • Max Baucus (US Senator, Montana)
  • Jim DeMint (Us Senator, South Carolina)
  • Johnny Isakson (US Senator, Georgia)
  • Mark Pryor (US Senator, Flordia)
  • Haley Barbour (Govenor of Mississippi)
  • Robert Ray (Govenor of Iowa)
  • John Lynch (Governor of New Hampshire)
  • Ivan Allen (Mayor of Atlanta)
  • Jerry Sanders (Mayor of San Diego)
  • Plus nine United States Representatives
Business
  • William Perez (CEO Wrigley Company)
  • Steve Lacy (CEO Meredith Corp)
  • William Young (CEO JIF peanut butter)
  • Chris Sullivan (Founder: Outback Steakhouse)
Media
  • George Bodenherimer (President: ESPN)
  • Fred Savage (Actor)
  • David Spade (Actor)
  • Beau Bridges (Actor)
  • Sam Elliott (Actor)
  • Paul James (Actor)
  • Nick Lachey (Singer and former husband of Jessica Simpson)
  • Dave Campbell (ESPN broadcaster)
  • Ron Franklin (ESPN broadcaster)
  • George Gallup (Creator of Gallup Poll)
Science
  • Robert Ballard (Explorer, discovered Titanic)
  • Steve Fossett (aviator)
  • William Oefelein (NASA astronaut)
  • Robert Goddard (Father of modern controlled rocketry)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon...

  • is the number 1 rated fraternity by the Gallup Poll.
  • is the number 1 rated fraternity by Heller Survey.
  • is the number 1 rated fraternity by Bantas for 35 years.
  • has been rated the number one national fraternity for more than 53 years (of 60) by the College Survey Bureau.
  • has the greatest number of initiates of any International Greek Letter at 280,000 men.
  • has Education and Leadership Consultants who visit each chapter to assist with management and programming.
  • was the first fraternity to establish a leadership school. Started in 1935, Leadership School has over 38,000 graduates.
  • has 225 chapters in 47 states, 9 colonies and 75 alumni associations.
  • has a quarterly fraternity magazine, The Record, published continuously since 1880.
  • has a student loan program to assist undergraduate brothers with their education.
  • has an awards program to recognize outstanding contributions of Sigma Alpha Epsilon alumni, undergraduates, chapters, and others to the development of individuals and to the betterment of life in their community.
  • encourages pledge programs which enhance each individual's personal growth.
  • was the first Fraternity to offer a toll-free hazing hotline available for all members, pledges and parents.