in-state /ˈɪn.steɪt/adjective 3in state adverb 1 adjective3 •(US, Australia) Existing or occurring within a single state.The Michigan football team’s annual tilt with in-state rival Michigan State will be a 7:30 p.m. ET game. — 2017 •(US, Australia) Of or from the state where an institution is located, especially a public or state-funded college or university. •(US, Australia) Applicable to or available to individuals of or from the state.Out-of-state tuition is generally two to three times higher than in-state tuition for each of the years, regardless of institution type. — 2007 in state adverb1 •With pomp and ceremony.