University of California, Riverside

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The University of California, Riverside is a public research university in Riverside, California, known for its diverse student body and strong programs in the sciences, engineering, and the humanities.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf educational institution
public research university
university
abbreviation UCR
academicStaff over 1,000
accreditation WASC Senior College and University Commission
athleticsAffiliation NCAA Division I
athleticsConference Big West Conference
campus Riverside campus
campusSize approximately 1,900 acres
city Riverside, California
colors blue
gold
country United States
established 1954
formerName UC Citrus Experiment Station
fundingType public
governingBody Regents of the University of California
hasCampus UCR Palm Desert Center
hasCollege College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering
hasSchool School of Business
School of Education
School of Medicine
School of Public Policy
knownFor diverse student body
engineering programs
humanities programs
strong science programs
mascot Scotty Highlander
motto Fiat Lux
mottoLanguage Latin
mottoTranslation Let there be light
nickname Highlanders
offersDegree bachelor's degrees
doctoral degrees
master's degrees
partOf University of California
researchFocus agricultural sciences
engineering
environmental sciences
humanities
social sciences
state California
studentBody over 20,000 undergraduates
over 25,000 total students
system University of California system
type public


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