School Definitions

University – An institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees; specifically: one made up of an undergraduate division which confers bachelor’s degrees and a graduate division which may confer a master’s and doctorate.

College – Part of a university offering a specialized group of courses. (ex. The College of Nursing at the University of North Carolina).

State University – A university maintained and administered by one of the states of the U.S. as part of the state public educational system.

Private University – A privately funded university.

Community/Junior College – A two-year Government supported college that offers an associate degree.