state university
noun
: a university maintained and administered by one of the states of the U.S. as part of the state public educational system
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The identities of presidential candidates at state universities and colleges are largely shielded from release.
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Tom Urban, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
That also means fewer opportunities for students at state universities to become scientists.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The College of Southern Idaho, a large community college is located in Twin Falls, and three state universities offer classes on the campus.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Specialized institutions like pharmacy colleges typically operate with smaller promotional budgets than state universities or elite private colleges.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Tom Urban, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
That also means fewer opportunities for students at state universities to become scientists.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The College of Southern Idaho, a large community college is located in Twin Falls, and three state universities offer classes on the campus.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Specialized institutions like pharmacy colleges typically operate with smaller promotional budgets than state universities or elite private colleges.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for state university
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“State university.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20university. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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