state university
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state university
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Johns Hopkins offered $16,000 more, making the cost less than that of a state university in New York, where the family lives.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Because LSU is a state university, says Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana taxpayers will be on the hook for paying off Mr. Kelly if the university can’t find enough private donations to cover the cost.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025
A friend who teaches at a state university related to me that a student of his said he supported Trump “because he’s funny.”
From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025
Part of the challenge here is that Twitter, at its best, was like a giant state university.
From Slate • Jun. 12, 2025
His plan took shape the evening he escorted my sisters Lisa and Gretchen and me to the local state university to see Dave Brubeck, who was then touring with his sons.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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