The current research critically reviews the entrepreneurship education in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs] and the impact of the dominant curricula on the cultivation of entrepreneurial competence among the students. Guided by the Human Capital Theory, Entrepreneurial Competency Frameworks, and the Theory of Planned Behavior, the current research synthesized a systematic review based on the PRISMA model with qualitative focus group discussions of ten purposively selected SUC faculty members. The systematic review further revealed that entrepreneur education in SUCs remains largely employment-oriented with minimal focus on experiential learning and entrepreneurial competency building. Findings from focus group interviews also identified institutional barriers such as insufficient funding, archaic pedagogical approaches, and lack of entrepreneurial infrastructure, as well as culture that favors stable employment over risk-taking endeavors. Literature and field data convergences validated employment-oriented curricula and policy-practice gaps, whereas divergences revealed under-researched socio-economic barriers to entrepreneurial intent. The study concludes that there is a need for curriculum reform across the board and recommends integrating start-up incubation programs, reframing course outcomes toward entrepreneurial action, and increased industry engagement for experiential entrepreneurship immersion. Additional research using larger populations and quantitative verification is recommended to advance the knowledge on entrepreneurial mindset development in the Philippine university setting.