About Us
Unlock Learning for All
Through purpose-built technology, deep expertise, and a student-first mission, Ellucian helps institutions adapt, grow, and meet the evolving needs of learners.
Mission
To power higher education so institutions can empower student success.
Higher ed customers
Employees
Students served globally
In PATH Scholarship funding for more than 2,650 students
customers have one Ellucian SaaS product
Our Journey
Since 1968, Ellucian’s history has been shaped by a commitment to innovation, partnership, and powering the future of higher education.
Datatel Inc. Is Established
Founded With Purpose
Ellucian’s roots begin with a mission to empower higher education through technology.
Higher Ed Platforms Debut
Banner and Colleague Are Born
SCT (Systems & Computer Technology Corp.) introduces Banner, a pioneering ERP system that transformed administration for higher ed institutions. Datatel begins development of Colleague ERP.
International Expansion
Global Growth Accelerates
Datatel and SCT expand their global footprint, delivering student information systems to institutions across North America, Europe, and beyond.
SunGard Acquires SCT
Cloud Innovation Begins
SunGard Higher Education acquires SCT and cloud-based solutions are introduced, modernizing how institutions manage data and operations.
Ellucian: A New Chapter
Datatel and SunGard Merge
Ellucian is formed through the merger of Datatel and SunGard Higher Education, creating a unified leader in higher education technology and services.
New Investment Partners
Acceleration of Innovation
TPG Capital and Leonard Green acquire Ellucian, enabling investment in cloud technologies and a broader product portfolio — all aimed at improving student outcomes and institutional success.
PATH Scholarship Launches
Supporting Students Through Hardship
Launched to support students facing financial hardship, the PATH Scholarship helps learners stay enrolled and complete their education by covering critical, day-to-day expenses.
Accelerating Innovation With New Partners
Fueling the future of higher education
Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners invest in Ellucian, accelerating our global growth, SaaS innovation, and commitment to transforming higher education through long-term partnership.
Ellucian Acquires CampusLogic
Student Financial Success Platform
Expands Ellucian’s platform with student financial success tools that reduce aid friction, support wellbeing, and improve enrollment, retention, and completion outcomes.
Ellucian Acquires EduNav
Academic Planning and Student Success Tools
Enhances planning, registration, and transfer tools, helping institutions optimize capacity, improve the student experience, and guide learners toward faster degree completion.
Ellucian Acquires Anthology SIS + ERP Business
Reflects Commitment to Institutions Worldwide
Welcomes more than 260 institutions into Ellucian's global community and expands Ellucian's ability to support institutions with AI-powered solutions.
