Let me suggest that you check out the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life website: ofsl.sa.ua.edu/ and, in addition, the Alabama Interfraternity Council website: alabamaifc.com/main.html On the OFSL site, look under Resources and click on Reports. that will give you grade statistics for the past 13 semesters. The all-fraternity GPA is slightly higher than the all-undergraduate GPA.
UA (and most college) are serious about Greeks being a complement to university life that reinforces academinic standards. A fraternity (or sorority) whose overall GPA dips repeatedly won’t stay on campus. Greek Life and individual Greek groups celebrate and honor excellent grades with awards and scholarships.
In addition, fraternity life teaches leadership skills. Here are a couple of helpful articles: www.businessinsider.com/dont-ban-fraternities-2014-1
nicindy.org/press/fraternity-statistics/
You could also talk to the folks at the OFSL, even arrange for your dad to chat with them and ask questions. And it’s entirely possible to sit out your first year, and pledge the second year.
Ultimately, fraternity life is NOT for everyone, but it can be a wonderful way to get a fuller, more rounded education at college.
Good luck, and Roll Tide!