Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is a public historically Black university in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, founded in 1891 as the State Colored Normal School. Part of the UNC system, it emphasizes aviation science (NC's only 4-year program), teacher education, and STEM. Highlights include small classes, NCAA Division II Vikings athletics, coastal location, and strong social mobility rankings.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

2,500

Acceptance Rate

83%

GPA Range

2.8-3.4

SAT Range

830-1010

Common Majors

Aviation science, biology, education, criminal justice, nursing

"ECSU's warm Viking culture builds family bonds on our sunny coastal campus with aviation hangars. Off-campus, Outer Banks beaches and Norfolk trips refresh; students love small classes, dedicated profs, flight training, spirited games, and tight-knit HBCU community that launches real careers."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$4,498 (in-state), $25,034 (out-of-state)

Conference

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

84-87

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Elizabeth City State men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑390s over 18 holes, with players generally carding in the 90s and occasional rounds in the 80s. The team competes in multi‑round events, working to lower its average through improved consistency and counting‑round performances.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

Nicholas Sanders

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

nmsanders@ecsu.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

Nicholas Sanders heads Elizabeth City State men's golf, guiding Vikings through CIAA Southern/Northern tournaments and championships at Magnolia Green GC. Sanders builds competitive rosters via regional recruiting for conference contention, with 2025 schedule including Barton, Chowan, and Trailblazer Invitationals. His leadership emphasizes CIAA postseason qualification and academic excellence at this HBCU institution.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A