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

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In 2021, the Biden administration went further, and sought to prevent even state colleges from following state laws that protected women’s sports from men. The Editors, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025 For the 2022-2023 school year, the program’s funding only covered 61% of eligible applicants attending our state colleges and universities, who received an average disbursement of $1,626. Braulio Colón, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025 Another bill, if passed, would block state colleges from accepting undocumented students. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025 To be eligible, undergrads need to maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above at a Missouri state college or university. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for state college

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of state college was in 1806

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“State college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20college. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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.

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