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| Motto | Education for Service |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Active | 1872–1982 (merged into theUniversity of Massachusetts Boston) |
| Location | ,, U.S. |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | Warriors |
Boston State College was anormal school from 1852 to 1872 and apublic university from 1872 to 1982 inBoston, Massachusetts, United States. It was merged into theUniversity of Massachusetts Boston in 1982.
Boston State College's roots began with theGirls' High School, which was founded in 1852. In 1872, the Boston Normal School separated from Girls' High School and became an independent institution, although it still occupied the building alongside the high school andGirls' Latin School. The Normal School was renamed theTeachers College of the City of Boston in 1924. In 1952, it became a state college, theState Teachers College at Boston. The college was renamed theState College at Boston, also known as Boston State College, in 1960.
Boston State College merged with theUniversity of Massachusetts Boston in 1982.[1] After the merger, in the mid-1980s, its former main campus, located at 621 Huntington Avenue, was acquired by theMassachusetts College of Art, and serves as that institution's primary campus.
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