HISTORY
Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded at Richmond College, now the University of Richmond, on November 1, 1901, on the Cardinal Principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. Today, the Fraternity has grown to more than 262,000 lifetime members, including 13,500 undergraduates on 260 campuses in the United States. SigEp is currently the largest fraternity in terms of undergraduate enrollment.

“Building Balanced Leaders”
- Over the past two decades, SigEp has recruited more men than any other collegiate fraternity. Currently, over 14,000 undergraduates are members, making SigEp the largest national fraternity.
- Maintains the highest first-year member retention rate, over 90%, of any national fraternity.
- 255,000 lifetime members rank SigEp in the top four among national fraternities.
- Implements award-winning leadership development programs to live the Balanced Man Ideal, impacting 4,000+ members annually.
- Offers 26 development programs for new members focusing on personal development and lifetime achievement.
- Organizes nine regional leadership academies to develop key management and leadership skills for chapter officers.
- Provides elite skills training program for 120 undergraduates annually at the Ruck Leadership Institute to build lifetime members, pursue the Balanced Man Ideal, and mentor future SigEps.
- Recognizes 14 brothers who participate in the Balanced Man Quest to Greece, a full scholarship exploration to the source of Western philosophy, guided by classic scholars, and addressing the genesis of Sound Mind and Sound Body.
- Hosts the largest biennial, convention in the fraternity world: the Grand Chapter Conclave.