TCUs: ___ colleges and universities (6)

I believe the answer is:

tribal

(Other definitions for tribal that I've seen before include "Of racial group or clan" , "Of a particular group" , "Characterised by strong group loyalty" , "Relating to groups with strong loyalties" , "Characteristic of social group" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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