Adjacent to campus is the Red Butte Canyon Research Natural Area, a 5,100-acre preserve. Support comes from departmental teaching fellowships, training grants, and research grants. Costs are subject to increase for 1999-2000. A variety of optional meal plans are available through University Food Services. Off-campus housing is available near the University.
Costs are subject to increase.
The University has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, including students drawn from all parts of the United States and many other countries. The Department of Biology has an enrollment of 1,000 undergraduate majors and about 70 graduate students. Location Salt Lake City, with a metropolitan population of more than one million, is the cultural and economic center of the intermountain region. The Utah Symphony is internationally known. The University Theatre, University Special Events Center, Ballet West, Repertory Dance Theatre, Salt Palace, and Symphony Hall present a variety of outstanding programs.