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UT Austin begins classes amid record 100,000-plus undergraduate applications
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The university received over 100,000 undergraduate applications, a record number. Classes have begun at the University of Texas at Austin.
Classes have begun at the University of Texas at Austin. This academic year starts with a notable increase in demand for admission. The university received over 100,000 undergraduate applications, a record number.
The student body is also growing. Potential changes to the curriculum are being considered, although details are limited. For more information on these developments, further details are available from the source.
The university is navigating these changes as it starts the new academic year. More specifics about the growing student body and potential curriculum changes can be found through additional reporting on this topic.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News ·
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