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

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If a person chose to major in education at a state college or university, remission of tuition was granted as long as the person agreed to teach in Maryland for at least four years. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024 Here is a roundup of state college football games played on Saturday, Nov. 23. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024 If misery loves company, state college football fans just hosted the world’s largest outdoor pity party. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024 Funds also go toward 13 state college athletic departments, including the Charlotte 49ers. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for state college 

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Dec. 2024.

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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