A state-supported university in the United States whose name includes a compass direction, e.g. "North state name State University." Many directional universities started out as teachers' colleges, broadening their educational missions in the 1950's or 1960's. In most instances a directional university has easier admissions standards than its state's flagship university ("The University of state name") and serves a greater proportion of commuter/part-time/older students.
California does not have directional universities. As an equivalent, it has universities with the word "State" in their names.
California does not have directional universities. As an equivalent, it has universities with the word "State" in their names.
by Peter December 8, 2006