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

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

At a two-year state college, a $72 fee for a in-state student credit hour triples to $216 for a non-resident (multiply that by 12 or 15 credit hours per semester). —Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025

The governor has also announced the organization’s liaisons will be available in state colleges and sheriffs’ offices. —Julia Manchester, The Hill, 3 May 2025

That includes the bill that would broadly exempt records related to teaching or research at state colleges and universities. —Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 May 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.