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Livingstone College

Livingstone College is a private historically Black Christian college in Salisbury, North Carolina, affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and founded in 1879 as Zion Wesley Institute. It offers bachelor's degrees across business, education, liberal arts, sciences, and more on a 272-acre campus. Highlights include holistic "hands, head, heart" education, NCAA Division II athletics as the Blue Bears, new STEM facilities, and strong cultural legacy.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

900

Acceptance Rate

44%

GPA Range

2.0-2.8

SAT Range

800-1000

Common Majors

Business, education, biology, social work, criminal justice

"Livingstone's Bear pride ignites HBCU family vibes on our spacious Salisbury campus. Off-campus, Charlotte nightlife and local eats recharge; students adore small classes, passionate profs, homecoming festivities, Greek life, church community, and empowering culture that builds leaders with heart."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$15,453

Conference

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

77

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Livingstone men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑300s over 18 holes, with players generally carding in the mid‑70s to low‑80s and a few scores in the 60s. The team competes in multi‑round events, working to lower its average through better consistency and counting‑round strength.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

Andre Springs

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

asprings@livingstone.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

Andre Springs leads Livingstone men's golf since 1979, securing 8 CIAA championships, 3 National Minority titles, and 4 NCAA appearances (school record). Charlotte native/Fayetteville State alum, Springs' teams peaked 3rd nationally with recent CIAA contention at Chicora GC. 2025 CIAA Coach of Year emphasizes character development alongside victories.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A

Similar schools:

Winston-Salem State

Bluefield State

Fayetteville State