What's a Flagship State College?

Applying to College
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I just read this somewhere, and am wondering what it means.

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<p>The oldest public university in a state, e.g. UC Berkeley is the flagship state college of California.</p>

3

<p>Some States have huge State University systems. University of Texas, University of California, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin come to mind. Each of those systems have a flagship campus...the most prestigious and resource-rich. University of Texas-Austin, University of California-Berkeley, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of Wisconsin-Madison etc...</p>

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<p>California has dual flagships...UC Berkeley and UCLA, both generally regarded in the top four public universities nationally, though like all such statements, it's arguable.</p>

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<p>Like Alex said, it's the most prestigous public school in a state.</p>

<p>Ex:
University of Viginia- Charlottesville
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
University of Maryland- College Park</p>