Definition of senior college
1
: a college offering the regular four-year course traditionally required for a bachelor's degree
— contrasted with junior college
2
: the upper division or last two years of a 4-year college
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“Senior college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20college. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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