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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An average credit hour at a state university costs $105 for an in-state student and $570 for an out-of-state student.
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
In Illinois, nearly every state university receives National Institutes of Health funding for clinical trials and research, according to the news release.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
According to a copy of the program’s coverage document, which was obtained by the Idaho Statesman via a public records request, most state universities and colleges are covered.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
The Georgia lottery counters that its scholarship has allowed more than 2.1 million students to attend state universities and technical colleges since it was founded.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
In Illinois, nearly every state university receives National Institutes of Health funding for clinical trials and research, according to the news release.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
According to a copy of the program’s coverage document, which was obtained by the Idaho Statesman via a public records request, most state universities and colleges are covered.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
The Georgia lottery counters that its scholarship has allowed more than 2.1 million students to attend state universities and technical colleges since it was founded.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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“State university.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20university. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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