state university
US /ˌsteɪt juːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/
UK /ˌsteɪt juːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/

1.
a university that is funded by a state government rather than by private money
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She decided to attend the state university because of its affordable tuition.
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Many students choose a state university over a private one for financial reasons.