State-related universities

State-related universities are institutions primarily funded and managed by state governments but operate with a degree of independence, often relying on tuition, private donations, and research grants alongside state funding. They tend to have a public mission to provide accessible higher education while maintaining a level of academic autonomy. These universities often balance public service with the flexibility to set their programs, admissions policies, and finances independently, differentiating them from fully public universities that are directly controlled by the government. Examples include institutions like the University of Southern California or the University of Virginia.