Wisconsin Education Highlights
First U.S. kindergarten established by German immigrant Margaretha Meyer Schurz - 1856 High School graduation rate - 91.1% Average ACT college entrance score (2003): - 22.2
(Wisconsin ranks 1st in nation for 7th year in a row ) University of Wisconsin System - 13 four-year campuses, 13 two-year campuses, and the statewide UW-Extension Wisconsin Technical College System - 16 colleges, 300 career programs Technical College enrollment (unduplicated 2003) - 429,355 UW-Madison enrollment (Fall 2004) - 41,169 students from outside the U.S. - 3571 (8.6% of student body) from 120 countries National rank of UW-Madison in number of doctorates awarded - 2nd Private Colleges and Universities - 20 campuses, 56,736 students
EDUCATION

Wisconsin's educational system, including primary, secondary, and post-secondary schooling, ranks among the finest in the country. Each year, students in primary and secondary grades outperform the national averages in standardized tests.

The university and vocational systems are also highly regarded.  The state is home to 13 comprehensive universities, 13 two-year colleges, 20 private and independent schools and universities, and 52 technical college campuses.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is considered a world-class institution, rated among the finest in the U.S. Wisconsin also recognizes the importance of sending its students abroad to learn about the wider world and develop the skills to succeed in an ever more interconnected world.  The Madison campus is the flagship of the University of Wisconsin System.

Every year thousands of students from other countries travel to Wisconsin to pursue their education.  At the same time, Wisconsin students travel to all corners of the world to study and conduct research. The friendships and professional relationships formed during these exchanges build long lasting bonds that  can generate positive results for years to come.

Over 18,000 University of Wisconsin alumni live abroad.  Chapters of the UW Alumni Association or Wisconsin clubs are active in 13 countries and contacts exist in 34 additional countries.
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