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UT Austin Surges with Record Applications and Changes | Texas News
UT Austin is exploding with growth this academic year—over 100,000 undergrad applications set a new record, pushing enrollment past 55,000. But with more students come higher costs: many are already spending big on gas and rent before even starting classes. Looking ahead, the university plans to overhaul its core curriculum by 2027, adding required courses while cutting total credit hours—and new students will need to meet the updated rules by 2028. To support the surge, UT has hired nearly 150 new faculty members. It’s a year of bold moves, big numbers, and big challenges for students and…
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