state college

noun

: a college that is financially supported by a state government, often specializes in a branch of technical or professional education, and often forms part of the state university

Examples of state college in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ending Florida state colleges' use of the H-1B may take some time, as visas last an initial three years with an option for a three-year extension. —Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025

Jones was also awarded $1 million and free healthcare and education at any state college or university. —Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025

In Arizona, in-state colleges and universities typically accept dual enrollment credits, according to Goodnow. —Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025

At the time of his death, Kirk had just kicked off a multi-state college tour and was slated to go to more than a dozen colleges and universities around the country in the coming weeks. —Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for state college

• foreknowledge
• acknowledge
• precollege
• haulage
• knowledge

Geographical Definition

State College

geographical name

borough in central Pennsylvania northeast of Altoona population 42,034

Note: The main campus of Pennsylvania State University is located in State College.