- 36th percentileCost, nationwide
- 8Documented amenities
- 1958Founded

North Carolina State University Club is a private country club in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, pool and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $11,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf and social memberships.
Culture research describes it as family-oriented, socially active, relaxed and community-oriented.
The reported initiation fee for Friends Of University membership is $11,000. That is below the North Carolina median of $25,001. Nationwide, it is below the median of $25,000.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is below the North Carolina median of $25,001 and higher than about 27% of 63 comparable Clubs there.
The listed initiation fee for Friends Of University membership is $11,000.
The listed monthly membership dues for Standard membership are $265.
Initiation fee
$11,000
Membership dues
$265
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Additional Fees & Minimums
These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.
Assessment
$135
Application fee
$25
Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join North Carolina State University Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Friends Of University; Standard
- Golf membership
- Yes
- Social membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Complete the official membership application and submit it with the stated non-refundable application fee.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at North Carolina State University Club include clubhouse, dining, pool and other documented facilities.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at North Carolina State University Club includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- NC State University Club Par-3 Course9 holes | par 36
Course design
- Architects
- Bob Moore
Policies
Documented policies for North Carolina State University Club cover tee times and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
Visitor and play policies
- Tee-time policy
- The nine-hole course is reserved for members and their guests.
Operating hours
- Operating hours
- ClubTuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Monday closed
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 29.1% of 141 researched North Carolina Club records.
- Family-oriented
- Socially active
- Relaxed
- Community-oriented
Culture context
A family-oriented, community-centered club with an active social side and an explicitly relaxed atmosphere.
Club History
How long North Carolina State University Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
The North Carolina State University Club has served the NC State community since 1958.
NC State’s campus timeline records the Faculty Club dedication in 1964.
Albrecht Golf Guide lists the nine-hole par-3 course as opened in 1966.
NC State opened its short-game golf practice facility at the University Club in 2004.
Additional Club Details
- Ownership or operator
- North Carolina State University Club
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for North Carolina State University Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in North Carolina and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Membership market position
Initiation fee comparison
The reported initiation fee for Friends Of University membership is $11,000. It is below the North Carolina median of $25,001 and is higher than approximately 27% of 63 compatible peer records. It is below the nationwide median of $25,000 and is higher than approximately 36% of 1261 compatible peer records.
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Founded in 1958
That represents about 68 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 60% of 149 other North Carolina Club records with a usable founding year and 52% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1964 in North Carolina and 1960 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, fitness and dining
This combination is also documented at 90 other North Carolina Clubs and 1471 other Club records nationwide.
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Relaxed
This documented Culture trait is shared by 29.1% of 141 researched North Carolina Club records and 26% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- www.ncsuclub.com/application-process Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing, Additional fees
- www.ncsuclub.com/membership Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing, Additional fees
- historicalstate.lib.ncsu.edu/timelines/campus-buildings-gro… Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- www.1golf.eu/en/club/north-carolina-state-university-club Research SourceSupports: Club history
- www.ncsuclub.com/about-our-club Research SourceSupports: Club history
- wanderlog.com/place/details/4592966/nc-state-university-club Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.golfnow.com/courses/1033200-north-carolina-state-univer… Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.ncsuclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.ncsuclub.com/explore-our-amenities Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.weddingwire.com/reviews/nc-state-university-club-raleig… Research SourceSupports: General research

What people discuss
Independent guest and event feedback is positive overall. WeddingWire reviewers rate the venue highly for service, food and event execution, while Google-derived reviews also praise the brunch, events and club atmosphere, with occasional comments that parts of the facility feel older or that service timing can vary.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.