A postsecondary school that offers general or liberal arts education, usually leading to a first degree. Junior colleges or community colleges are included within this terminology.
In general, a school offering education beyond the high school level, but most often one that offers academic education leading to the lower-level postsecondary degrees. Two- year colleges (junior or community colleges) normally grant associate degrees, while four-year colleges award bachelor’s degrees. Two or more colleges, graduate schools, and professional schools grouped together make up a university, which often focuses on research in addition to teaching.