How many members gained university status in 1900?
CREATE TABLE table_142950_1 (
    research_funding__ VARCHAR,
    gained_university_status VARCHAR
)
SELECT COUNT(research_funding__) AS £, 000 AS _ FROM table_142950_1 WHERE gained_university_status = 1900
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: How many members gained university status in 1900? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_142950_1 (
    research_funding__ VARCHAR,
    gained_university_status VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(research_funding__) AS £, 000 AS _ FROM table_142950_1 WHERE gained_university_status = 1900